Measuring Time: A Heart-Wrenching Nigerian Novel

MARCH 12, 2007 MONDAY AT 3PM CT

 


  This hour on Here on Earth, Radio Without Borders, Jean Feraca talks with a Nigerian novelist about a story of tradition and modernity, political desire and personal liberation.

Guest
  • Helon Habila, Nigerian novelist, author of "Measuring Time"
Related Links Music Used in the Program
  • Obo Addy - "The Shores of Elmina" - From the album The Rhythm of Which a Chief Walks Gracefully - Warner Brothers/WEA Records
  • Habib Koite and Bamada - "Kanawa" - From the album Mali - Putumayo World Music
  • Moussa Diallo - "Maninda" - From the album Mali - Putumayo World Music
  • Ali Farka Toure with Ry Cooder - "Bonde" - From the album Talking Timbuktu - Hannibal Records
 

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