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Track Record: Me, Music, and the War on Blackness: THE REVOLUTIONARY MEMOIR FROM THE UK'S MOST CREATIVE VOICE
George the Poet
The arts: general issues, Literary studies: poetry & poets, Political science & theory
A revolutionary memoir by rapper, poet, and podcaster George the Poet
The ground-breaking memoir by acclaimed rapper and podcast host, George the Poet
Born to Ugandan parents on the St Raphael's Estate in Neasden, north-west London, George has always been an ambitious storyteller. Influenced by his hometown, George started MCing , and eventually found his voice in poetry and with it an avenue for change.
Track Record: Me, Music, and the War on Blackness sheds light on George's upbringing and artistic career. He looks back at his education, his time at university, and his beginnings as a musician. We are given an insight into the forces that have shaped him and the stories he chooses to tell.
As with George's other work, Track Record goes beyond the traditional memoir and takes the reader on a journey throughout history. George dives deep into the complexities of the economy and interrogates the legacy of colonialism. He reflects on music and its power as a political force - how it can be a catalyst for social power and economic change. By weaving a story that is both personal and political, George delivers an incredibly powerful and unique perspective on the world around us.
Honest, thought-provoking and lyrical, Track Record is a fascinating insight by an inimitable storyteller.
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George Mpanga, the British Ugandan artist better known as George The Poet, is a Peabody Award Winning London-born spoken word performer. His innovative brand of musical poetry has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and a social commentator, and seen his words broadcast to billions worldwide.
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