Ep: 24: MARGARET BUSBY

Elena Lappin explores the remarkable life and work of Margaret Busby, in conversation with the pioneering publisher, editor, and author, through her personal stories, insights on publishing, and reflections on music and culture. A celebration of the publication of Margaret Busby's new book PART OF THE STORY: WRITINGS FROM HALF A CENURY (Hamish Hamilton).

The episode is dedicated to Margaret Busby"s favourite music charity, TOMORROW's WARRIORS.

keywords

Margaret Busby, publishing, black writers, literature, music, autobiography, Daughters of Africa, Tomorrow's Warriors, black culture, literary history

key topics

Margaret Busby's early life and education in Ghana and England

Founding of Alison and Busby publishing house

Publishing influential black writers and anthologies

Reflections on her personal writings and memoir

Her passion for music and support for Tomorrow's Warriors

guest name

Margaret Busby