Marlon James

Marlon James latest novel, rooted in his native Jamaica, has earned him critical praise and one of the worlds biggest literary prizes.

Music is a big part of his life. He goes to a record store about once a week.

Writes to a soundtrack.

Huge impact of reggae on his writing. It talks about serious issues. Artists were exploring

Using ragas as the medium to get the message across. I realized that the voice that comes out of my mouth can be the voice of literature, poetry and art.

Artists part of his soundtrack while writing latest book:

Peele sessions radio station - British

Sterol lab PJ Harvey

Miles Davis

King tubby

Augustus Pablo

Blondie

Captain Beefheart

"I like hearing art while I'm trying to create something."

"Music is a huge part of the creative process for me. Maybe it's a jamacain thing but so much of what we do is to music.

Air Date 1/3/16

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