Composed, arranged and performed by Neo Muyanga, this audio cd supplement was part of the Chimurenga Chronicle (October 2011) , a speculative newspaper which is issue 16 of Chimurenga.
Tracklist:
a) 1+1= (a re-composition of a 5000-year-old offering to Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity, an opener of sorts)
b) 4:7 (heaven’s on the ocean is a proportional refrain on reaching nirvana, the 7th grade, via the mundane material world)
c) 3sin= rθ (sino projection technology theme)
d) 3(x)n (illegal border crossing and migration theme. composed for dancers)
e) e=mcx \rightarrow \infty (a true story about an explosive riot day with SADF soldiers who attacked Soweto on June 16th, 1985. Composed for those who got hurt)
f) ƒ:X→Y (horizon heart aflame. Composed for a lover)
g) (a summing of random themes theme)
h) 4x+2 (the 2 or 4 step theme)
i) y~ 6/8 (a travelling theme in 6 parts over eight. Composed for puppets)
j) y\ge \!\, 6/8 (a running theme in 6 parts over 8 )
k) 1/4° (a kota bread theme. Composed for skolies and thieves)
l) (a perpetual circle. Composed for an apartheid-era multi-racial soccer club)
Kwani?
Kwani?, produced by Kwani Trust, is a literary network based in Kenya. Founded in 2003 by Binyavanga Wainaina and other African writers. It is dedicated to nurturing and developing Kenya’s and Africa's intellectual, creative, and imaginative resources through strategic literary interventions. Kwani Trust has significantly shaped the landscape of East African literature, promoting a new generation of writers and artists. It publishes the seminal literary magazine "Kwani?", and has been instrumental in launching the careers of authors such as Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie and Yvonne Owuor. Kwani Trust’s impact on the African literary scene is profound, highlighting themes of political activism, social justice, and cultural identity through its publications, workshops, and literary festivals. Notably, its publications have received international acclaim, with "Kwani?" often showcased at global literary events. The Trust also focuses on digital storytelling through multimedia and visual arts to reach broader audiences.
