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Dennis Brutus discusses his work as a poet and as an activist against apartheid South Africa

BROADCAST: Oct. 16, 1975 | DURATION: 00:45:34

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Broadcast Date
Oct. 16, 1975

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.15 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
45 minutes, 34 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Poetry Advocacy Travel & Culture - South Africa

People

Authors, Writers

Tags

Brutus, Dennis, 1924-2009--Interviews Brutus, Dennis, 1924- Strains. Poets, South African--20th century--Interviews Audiotapes. Radio programs. Brutus, Dennis, 1924---Interviewee WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Activism Poets Anti-apartheid movements--South Africa. South African politics Apartheid Mbari Poetry Prize winner Poetry

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