Schedule for Tuesday, May 20
Here's what we have on tap for you today. Please note that all schedules are subject to last-minute changes. Check back for updates. Why do so many Africa-themed novels look alike? Neelika Jayawardane, blog editor for Africa Is A Country and a professor of post-colonial literature, joins Jian to decodes the visual shorthand used on dozens of books about Africa...
Here's what we have on tap for you today. Please note that all schedules are subject to last-minute changes. Check back for updates.
- Why do so many Africa-themed novels look alike? Neelika Jayawardane, blog editor for Africa Is A Country and a professor of post-colonial literature, joins Jian to decodes the visual shorthand used on dozens of books about Africa -- namely, a clichéd visual of an acacia tree against a red sunset. [FULL POST]
- The legendary Quincy Jones joins Jian for an exclusive one-on-one feature interview. Throughout his storied career, Jones has collaborated with the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Michael Jackson -- to name only a few -- while racking up scores accolades: 27 Grammys (from 79 nominations), 7 Academy Award nominations, 11 Tony nominations, an Emmy and a spot in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. [FULL POST]
- Jian speaks to legendary producer Quincy Jones about his why he's made it his mission to nurture the next generation of talent, including Canada's own Nikki Yanofsky. The two sit down with Jian to discuss the future of great music, and how inter-generational collaboration is making it a brighter one. [FULL POST]