In this episode, the Mkutano African Podcast team engages with Ms. Carolyn Meads, the fiction publisher at Kwela Books, a South African fiction publisher, to find out more about the role of publishers in the production of African Literature. The interview provides a rare portal into the inner workings of the publishing industry, especially for anyone interested in getting into publishing. Through the generosity of Ms. Meads in sharing her own story and experience, the episode provides insights into an industry that plays such a crucial role in the production and promotion of African writings. Listen to find out more.

Music Credits:

Brenda Fassie - Vulindlela
Msaki - Weight. . . For the War

Episode 02 - All Things Publishing African Literature with Carolyn Meads

In this episode, the Mkutano Podcast team talks to Mervynn Sloman, the incredible person behind the award winning Cape Town based independent bookstore, The Booklounge and the Open Book Festival to find out more about the role of bookstores and book festivals in promoting literature and access to books. Listen to find out more about the discussion.

Music Credits:

Brenda Fassie - Vulindlela 
Sara Tavarez -One Love

Episode 03 - Mysteries of the Bookstore And Talking Festivals with Mervynn Sloman

We are a literature podcast that is obsessed with works by African writers.

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