Can a book have a bassline? In this session of AfroWay - Soul From the East, host James Mabinda dives into “The Cinematic Read”—focusing on books from the continent and the global diaspora that move with the kinetic energy, sharp editing, and scale of a widescreen film.

James dissects three distinct literary masterworks: Marlon James’s aggressive fantasy epic ‘Black Leopard, Red Wolf’ (paired with experimental, heavy Afrobeat); Yaa Gyasi’s sweeping multi-generational masterpiece ‘Homegoing’ (structured like the history of Black music from traditional drumming to jazz and hip-hop); and Oyinkan Braithwaite’s razor-sharp Lagos thriller ‘My Sister, the Serial Killer’ (dripping in cool Afro-funk).

Turn the pages, adjust your headphones, and explore how these global stories bridge the gap between rich cultural history and modern, widescreen art.

Host: James Mabinda

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