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🎉 The countdown has begun! 🎉
Join me at the launch party for my novel, "Whites Can Dance Too." I’ll be diving into the story and its background in a conversation with the phenomenal Maaza Mengiste.
Plus, Catarina Mira and Nastio Mosquito will be reading some of their favorite passages from the book, setting the stage for an electric night with DJ sets by Jamz Supernova and Branko to get us all dancing!
📅 Save the date: September 29th
📍 The place to be: Richmix London
See you at the dance floor!
📷 @feavilaaa
🎉 The translated edition of "Whites Can Dance Too" is officially out and available for you to delve into. This journey, from a simple idea to a book you can now enjoy, has been nothing short of extraordinary, marked by passion, dedication, and remarkable collaboration.
A heartfelt thank you goes out to every single person who played a part in making this project a reality. Your contribution turned a dream into a beautiful work of literature.
A special thank you to the wonderful team at Faber whose unwavering support and belief in this project have been invaluable. Your commitment to celebrating diverse voices is truly inspiring.
To Daniel Hahn2, my fantastic translator, who has skillfully navigated the nuances of language to bring this story to a wider audience - your craft is a gift that keeps on giving.
Lastly, but by no means least, a huge shout-out to my dear agent, Emma Shercliff. Your faith in me and this story from the outset has been a beacon of encouragement. Your tireless work behind the scenes does not go unnoticed.
I feel a deep sense of gratitude as I share this book with you. My hope is that "Whites Can Dance Too" will strike a chord, ignite conversation, and bridge cultures. Now, you can dive into the journey, as the book is available everywhere.
🚨Thrilling announcement! My debut novel, “Whites Can Dance Too,” is now open for pre-orders.
Inspired by my adventures touring with my band Buraka Som Sistema, this tale weaves together elements of auto-fiction and travel narratives.
Translated by the talented Daniel Hahn and published by @faberbooks, this story takes you on a journey through Luanda, Kristiansund, Beirut, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, and Lisbon, exploring themes of freedom and love that surpass genres and boundaries.
Hit the linktree in my bio and get your pre-order!
#WhitesCanDanceToo #PreOrderToday #AfricanLiterature #BurakaSomSistema #FaberBooks
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Designed by @jonathan.pelham
Cover artwork TRIO 1, 2018 by @fernando_de_carlos_lucano
"Língua é uma tecnologia de poder", pontua o músico e escritor Kalaf Epalanga, em certo momento deste episódio, citando o filósofo e psicanalista Frantz Fanon.No Quarta Capa #29, Kalaf, autor de TAMBÉM OS BRANCOS SABEM DANÇAR, ao lado de Yara Nakahanda Monteiro, autora de ESSA DAMA BATE BUÉ!, e da professora e pesquisadora Flavia Rios, da UFF, refletem sobre a relação entre colonialismo, cultura, resistência e linguagem, por meio do "Pretoguês" — termo cunhado pela antropóloga Lélia Gonzalez. O "Pretoguês" descreve como as línguas africanas, especialmente o quimbundo, o umbundo e o quicongo, contribuíram na construção do português falado no Brasil e em outros países de colonização portuguesa, além de ser um elemento fundamental de resistência cultural e política.
==REFERÊNCIAS Epistemologias do "colonial" e da descolonização linguística: uma reflexão a partir de África
https://periodicos.uff.br/gragoata/article/view/33627/19614Impacto das línguas banto no português brasileirohttps://www.revistas.usp.br/clt/article/download/115266/112951/210362
Amefricanidade - Lélia Gonzalez
Onde está o nosso pretoguês? Breve análise sobre a influência das línguas africanas no português brasileiro
https://dspace.unipampa.edu.br/jspui/bitstream/riu/3407/1/Corpos-2018.pdf#page=12Linguagem: ensinar novas paisagens/novas linguagens - bel hookshttps://periodicos.ufsc.br/index.php/ref/article/view/S0104-026X2008000300007/9136
"Há crianças portuguesas que só falam ‘brasileiro’"
https://www.dn.pt/sociedade/ha-criancas-portuguesas-que-so-falam-brasileiro-14292845.htm
Pretoguês - Kalaf Epalanga para a Quatro Cinco Um
https://www.quatrocincoum.com.br/br/colunas/linguistica/pretogues
Produção: Nataly Callai e Ricardo Terto /Narração: Leandro Sarmatz /Roteiro e Edição de som: Ricardo Terto /Arte: Flora Próspero
Este programa usou áudios de TV Cultura e do canal CULTNE retirados do Youtube.
S2 EP 5 | Meet Kalaf Epalanga, the Angolan writer/musician who bought Lisbon for half price
I had the pleasure of being interviewed by the amazing trio @BooksAndRhymes, @BookShyBooks, @postcolonialchi of #NotAnotherBook Podcast. Please follow the link and have a listen.
NANSEN is a magazine about migrants of all kinds.
Written with enthusiasm and respect for the migrants’ stories, it celebrates one person per issue in a series of articles, joined by illustration and photography collabs.
The second edition revolves around the journey of Kalaf Epalanga: an Angolan musician and author who moved to the country that colonised his home, and using music, bridged the gap between Portugal and Angolan migrants.
Besides diving into his life and community, the magazine uses other individuals’ stories to reflect on the impact of migration on a bigger picture, offering an eye-opening history lesson about African migration in Europe.
“Migrants are, and always have been, explorers, entrepreneurs, visionaries, thrill-seekers and dreamers. Whether we move by choice, chance or force, we all have stories to tell.” A brief leaf-through NANSEN Magazine already brings us to this quote. We second that. It doesn’t matter where in the world you call home; we all know someone who is coming or going, and that’s part of our essence as human beings.
NANSEN Magazine will take Kalaf’s journey all the way to Hamburg next September as part of the Indiecon Island Residency. We hope to see you there!
Title: NANSEN
Subtitle: Issue #2: Kalaf Epalanga
Language: English
Publisher: Vanessa Ellingham
Editorial office: Berlin, Gerrmany
Topics: Migration, Society, Culture
First edition: 2017
Copy price: 15ドル
Subscription price: N.A.
Channels of distribution: Check stockists here
Website: https://www.nansenmagazine.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nansenmagazine
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nansenmag
Instagram: http://instagram.com/nansenmag
Também os Brancos Sabem Dançar do Kalaf está a revelar-se tão bom e interessante como O Angolano Que Comprou Lisboa.