James Berry
An introduction to the poet, his life and how his experiences influenced his work.
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James Berry: Windrush songs - Audio
How does a poet represent two distinctly different cultures in their work? How did James Berry interpret his experience and those of other Jamaican’s that migrated to England in the late 194...
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12 episodesTranscript -- James Berry
Transcript -- An introduction to the poet, his life and how his experiences influenced his work.
Empire Day
James Berry reads Empire Day.
Transcript -- Empire Day
Transcript -- James Berry reads Empire Day.
Englan Voice
James Berry discusses language and reads ‘Englan Voice’.
Transcript -- Englan Voice
Transcript -- James Berry discusses language and reads ‘Englan Voice’.
Reminiscence Voice
James Berry reads ‘Reminiscence Voice’.
Transcript -- Reminiscence Voice
Transcript -- James Berry reads ‘Reminiscence Voice’.
Reasons for leaving Jamaica
James Berry explains his reasons for leaving Jamaica then reads the poem.
Transcript -- Reasons for leaving Jamaica
Transcript -- James Berry explains his reasons for leaving Jamaica then reads the poem.
To Travel this Ship
James Berry discusses crime in Jamaica and reads ‘To Travel this Ship’.
Transcript -- To Travel this Ship
Transcript -- James Berry discusses crime in Jamaica and reads ‘To Travel this Ship’.