Linton Kwesi Johnson

Linton Kwesi Johnson (born 1952) is a Jamaican singer, poet and writer.

Also recorded as LKJ; Linton Johnson.

Overview

Born at Chapelton in 1952.

In detail

Linton Kwesi Johnson studied at Goldsmiths, University of London and Tulse Hill School. the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is poetry and music. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are dub poetry.

Membership is recorded of Royal Society of Literature.

Distinctions recorded are Golden PEN Award, Silver Musgrave Medal, Order of Distinction and Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Linton Kwesi Johnson”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q557775: Linton Kwesi Johnson

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