Baraka, Amiri (LeRoi Jones)

Amiri Baraka Talks About Sun Ra, Dr. King, Malcolm X, & Poetry, + Photo, 2 of 2

Last time we heard the first hour of Amiri Baraka speaking with me and my grad students, from October 29, 2010.

Jan 25 •

Amiri Baraka Talks With Me & Grad Students About Jazz, Dr. King, Malcolm X, & More, 1 of 2

Amiri Baraka (1934-2014) was a celebrated poet, a playwright, a founder of the Black Arts Movement, and a prolific and influential writer on jazz.

Jan 20 •

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