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Hullo, Bubye, Koko, Come In,New
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The Title Of The Book Is Inspired By A South African Phrase Made Famous By The Legendary Musician Brenda Fassie In Her 1992 Song, Istraight Lendaba.Like The Legend Who Inspired The Book Title And The Song From Which The Name Of This Poetry Collection Was Selected, Putuma Wanted To Build On The Themes She Explored In Her First Book, Collective Amnesia, And Go Straight To The Heart Of Tackling The Legacies Of Black Femme Erasure From Society As Well As In The Arts.The Success Of Collective Amnesia, A Bestseller That Has Sold Over 6000 Copies And Been Translated Into Eight Languages Around The World, Saw Putuma Perform For Audiences Across The Continent As Well As In Europe.?N Writing Hullo, Bubye, Koko, Come In, I Wanted To Reflect On My Personal Experiences Of Travelling And Performing Outside Of South Africa And More Specifically, Europe. I Wanted To Understand Different Aesthetics And Forms Of Memory, Documentation, Performance, Hypervisibility And Erasure. I Wanted To Look At How Those Things Frame Our Understanding Of Women In The Archive, Legacies Of Archiving, Celebration, Fame, Culture And Black Women On And Off The Stage,?Putuma Says.The Book Is Divided Into Four Chapters Dealing With Subjects Related To History, The Erasure Of Black Women From The Archive And More Personal Poems Where Putuma Resuscitates The Stories Of Women In Her Lineage Who Have Had An Influence On Her Life.? Wanted These Excerpts To Serve As A Conversation Between The Poems And An Archive Of Sorts An Archive Of Black Women (Living And Dead) Who Are Looked At, Celebrated, Uncited, Erased And Exploited. I Wanted To Make Visible The Words Of Black Women Who Have Had To Navigate The Complexities Of A Constant Gaze That Often Renders The ?Ooked At?Invisible. In My Quest, I Wanted To Further Understand And Challenge My Own Methods Of Citation, Documentation And Seeing And In Doing That Invite Others To Do The Same,?She Says.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Hullo, Bu-Bye, Koko, Come In'? A: The main theme revolves around the legacies of black femme erasure in society and the arts, exploring personal experiences and reflections on history, memory, and cultural representation.
- Q: Who is the author of this poetry collection? A: The author is Koleka Putuma, known for her impactful work in poetry that addresses significant social themes.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 127 pages.
- Q: When was 'Hullo, Bu-Bye, Koko, Come In' published? A: The book was published on April 29, 2021.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Hullo, Bu-Bye, Koko, Come In' suitable for readers interested in African literature? A: Yes, the book is categorized under African literature and delves into themes relevant to the African experience.
- Q: What can readers expect from the structure of the book? A: The book is divided into four chapters, each addressing different subjects related to history, black women's erasure, and personal narratives.
- Q: Does the book include personal stories from the author? A: Yes, it includes personal poems where the author reflects on her lineage and the stories of influential women in her life.
- Q: What can readers learn about the representation of women in the arts from this book? A: Readers can gain insights into the complexities of representation, hyper-visibility, and erasure of black women in the arts and broader society.
- Q: Is this book a sequel to Koleka Putuma's previous work? A: While it builds on themes from her first book, 'Collective Amnesia', it stands alone as a distinct exploration of new topics and experiences.