This book examines the life and career of Gordon Jephtas through the letters that he wrote home to May Abrahamse, a coloured singer with whom he had worked since his teens. They reveal in unique detail the life and achievements of a remarkable musician, but also the psychological damage wrought upon him by apartheid. Jephtas provides a fascinating case study of a gifted South African abroad, struggling with issues of race and sexuality at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
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This book examines the life and career of Gordon Jephtas through the letters that he wrote home to May Abrahamse, a coloured singer with whom he had worked since his teens. They reveal in unique detail the life and achievements of a remarkable musician, but also the psychological damage wrought upon him by apartheid. Jephtas provides a fascinating case study of a gifted South African abroad, struggling with issues of race and sexuality at the height of the AIDS epidemic.
Imprint | Basler Afrika Bibliographien |
Release date | May 2023 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 6 - 11 working days |
Editors | Hilde Roos, Feroll-Jon Davids, Chris Walton |
Dimensions | 244 x 170mm (L x W) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 266 |
ISBN-13 | 978-3-906927-58-9 |
Barcode | 9783906927589 |
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LSN | 3-906927-58-X |