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Benjamin Zephaniah, British writer and dub poet (born1958)

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Benjamin Zephaniah

British poet and author (1958–2023)

Benjamin Obadiah Iqbal Zephaniah was a British writer, dub poet, actor, musician and professor of poetry and creative writing. Over his lifetime, he was awarded 20 honorary doctorates in recognition of his contributions to literature, education, and the arts. He was included in…
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Dub poetry

Form of performance poetry

Dub poetry is a form of performance poetry of Jamaican origin, which evolved out of dub music in Kingston, Jamaica, in the 1970s, as well as in London, England, and Toronto, Canada, cities which have large populations of Caribbean immigrants. The term "Dub Poetry" was coined by…
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December 7

Day of the year

December 7 is the 341st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 24 days remain until the end of the year.
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