Commonwealth Poetry Podcast

Next stop Botswana with Barolong Seboni

April 14, 2024 Gyles Brandreth & Aphra Brandreth Episode 49
Next stop Botswana with Barolong Seboni
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Commonwealth Poetry Podcast
Next stop Botswana with Barolong Seboni
Apr 14, 2024 Episode 49
Gyles Brandreth & Aphra Brandreth

In this fortnight’s episode, join Gyles and Aphra Brandreth as they find out more about Botswana and its rich poetic traditions. Speaking to Barolong Seboni, a distinguished retired academic and poet. Barolong shares his fun and insightful translations of Botswanan proverbs, offering a window into the culture and poetry of the country. Poems this episode include: Molepolole; Woman’s World; and Gabarone Mall, all by Barolong Seboni.

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In this fortnight’s episode, join Gyles and Aphra Brandreth as they find out more about Botswana and its rich poetic traditions. Speaking to Barolong Seboni, a distinguished retired academic and poet. Barolong shares his fun and insightful translations of Botswanan proverbs, offering a window into the culture and poetry of the country. Poems this episode include: Molepolole; Woman’s World; and Gabarone Mall, all by Barolong Seboni.