African Heartbeat

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
Sunjata is the most celebrated epic of Africa, a sweeping tale of sibling rivalry and power that depicts the founder of the 13th-century Mali Empire. Its performances often last for days, but this week at the Kitchen, the work has been boiled down to a presentation lasting just under two hours. Today host John Schaefer speaks with poet Bob Holman, who has curated the event, which features dance, poetry and musicians from Mali, Gambia, Jamaica and Sierra Leone – several of whom will be offering a live performance today in the WNYC studio.
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