"Emotional Landscape": ‘The Old Drift’ with Namwali Serpell
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This episode is an absolute treat as Namwali Serpell, author of the critically acclaimed debut novel, ‘The Old Drift’, takes us on a musical journey through the 20 year period of writing the book, the problematic nature of literary prizes, the strangeness of reality, and the real meaning of the phrase 'Muzungu'. Namwali Serpell has curated a special playlist to her debut novel, ‘The Old Drift’ for Books & Rhymes which you can listen to on YouTube and Spotify.
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This episode was recorded live at the iconic Waterstones bookshop in Gower street, London.
Books & Rhymes, the podcast theme song is by Meakoom.
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