A-List: Nadine Gordimer
ONE is turning to its community of artists, friends, members and staff for their top picks on creative works that have enhanced their knowledge and understanding of the richness of African culture and arts. Today we have a recommendation from South African singer-songwriter Vusi Mahlasela
Many of you may already know her work but for those of you who don’t, I’d like to introduce to one of South Africa’s finest writers of our time Nadine Gordimer. The Nobel laureate, perpetual activist and prolific writer is a national treasure and I hope you’ll read some of her amazing novels including two of my favorites: July’s People and A Guest of Honour. As a young activist myself growing up in South Africa during the time of Apartheid, Nadine inspired me to follow my dream through my own writing and music.
-Vusi Mahlasela
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August 12, 2009 at 5:53 pm
One of my favorite writers too, Vusi. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us in the ONE Blog. We’re honored. Take good care.
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November 13, 2009 at 3:49 pm
I just read my first Nadine Gordimer book, “The Pickup”. It takes a little time to get into the rhythm of her language, but the effort is well worth it. Many, many things to think about .