Marlon James

Marlon James

Marlon James latest novel, rooted in his native Jamaica, has earned him critical praise and one of the worlds biggest literary prizes.

Music is a big part of his life. He goes to a record store about once a week.
Writes to a soundtrack.
Huge impact of reggae on his writing. It talks about serious issues. Artists were exploring
Using ragas as the medium to get the message across. I realized that the voice that comes out of my mouth can be the voice of literature, poetry and art.
Artists part of his soundtrack while writing latest book:
Peele sessions radio station - British
Sterol lab PJ Harvey
Miles Davis
King tubby
Augustus Pablo
Blondie
Captain Beefheart
"I like hearing art while I'm trying to create something."
"Music is a huge part of the creative process for me. Maybe it's a jamacain thing but so much of what we do is to music.

Air Date 1/3/16

 
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