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Abolition and Britain’s wilful amnesia about the Atlantic slave trade

In the second RLF/WritersMosaic collaboration with the British Library, on the publication of Gabriel Gbadamosi's play Abolition, he was joined by writers Bonnie Greer and S.I. Martin to explore Britain’s role in the Atlantic slave trade. The evening included sea shanties recalling English maritime experience, performed by John Dipper and Dave Malkin.
20th November 2023
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Reggae Story

Hannah Lowe reads her poem, 'Reggae Story' inspired by her Jamaican father, Chick. Directed by Matthew Thompson and commissioned by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.

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The City Kids See the Sea

Roger Robinson reads his poem, 'The City Kids See the Sea'. Directed by Matthew Thompson and commissioned by the Adrian Brinkerhoff Poetry Foundation.

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Tell My Horse

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Concrete Dreams

A novel about doing rather than feeling, each episode in this long piece is discomfortingly realistic.

Phoenix Brothers

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Illuminating, in-depth conversations between writers.

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What we leave we carry, The series that tells the true-life stories of migration to the UK.

The series that tells the true-life stories of migration to the UK.

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Frantz Fanon: revolutionary psychiatrist

Afro-Caribbean writer Frantz Fanon, his work as a psychiatrist and commitment to independence movements.

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Mosaic Monologues

A six-part audio drama series featuring writers with provocative and unexpected tales.

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