{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/69bab60f9f868752e5bfe5d5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Ep: 24: MARGARET BUSBY","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/688797ce2a38d6f5cb809827/1773852025842-e70f63d8-23c6-4f05-b33b-9541a7310b30.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><br></p><p>Elena Lappin explores the remarkable life and work of Margaret Busby, in conversation with the pioneering publisher, editor, and author, through her personal stories, insights on publishing, and reflections on music and culture. A celebration of the publication of Margaret Busby's new book PART OF THE STORY: WRITINGS FROM HALF A CENURY (Hamish Hamilton).</p><p>The episode is dedicated to Margaret Busby\"s favourite music charity, TOMORROW's WARRIORS.</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;keywords</p><p><br></p><p>Margaret Busby, publishing, black writers, literature, music, autobiography, Daughters of Africa, Tomorrow's Warriors, black culture, literary history</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;key&nbsp;topics</p><p><br></p><p>Margaret Busby's early life and education in Ghana and England</p><p>Founding of Alison and Busby publishing house</p><p>Publishing influential black writers and anthologies</p><p>Reflections on her personal writings and memoir</p><p>Her passion for music and support for Tomorrow's Warriors</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;guest&nbsp;name</p><p><br></p><p>Margaret Busby</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;key&nbsp;frameworks</p><p><br></p><p>Chronological organization of writings</p><p>Passing knowledge and passing it on</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;action&nbsp;items</p><p><br></p><p>Explore Margaret Busby's writings and anthologies</p><p>Support Tomorrow's Warriors and similar initiatives</p><p>Reflect on the importance of passing on cultural knowledge</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Titles</p><p><br></p><p>Margaret Busby: A Life in Publishing and Music</p><p>From Ghana to the World: The Margaret Busby Story</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;sound bites</p><p><br></p><p>\"Not a day passes without my mother being in my thoughts.\"</p><p>\"Putting together this book was like my life’s work.\"</p><p>\"Music is serious; I believe it’s as serious as your life.\"</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Margaret Busby's Background</p><p>01:20 Her Publishing Career and Notable Authors</p><p>02:20 Her Passion for Music and Tomorrow's Warriors</p><p>03:10 Reading from 'Part of the Story' - Personal Reflections</p><p>23:41 Assembling the Book: Challenges and Process</p><p>26:49 Reflections on Publishing and Personal Life</p><p>44:28 Key Writings and Influences in Her Career</p><p>52:36 Titles and Themes of the Book Sections</p><p>01:07:51 Why Margaret Writes and Publishes</p><p>01:11:49 Legacy, Inspiration, and Closing Remarks</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;resources</p><p><br></p><p>Tomorrow's Warriors - https://www.tomorrowswarriors.org/</p><p>Daughters of Africa (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Daughters+of+Africa</p><p>Margaret Busby on Twitter - https://twitter.com/MargaretBusby</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;guest links</p><p><br></p><p>Twitter - https://twitter.com/MargaretBusby</p><p>Official Website - https://www.hamishhamilton.co.uk/authors/margaret-busby</p>","author_name":"Elena Lappin"}