Tuesday, November 21, 2006

News at Eleven: For the past 30 years, [Nathaniel] Mackey

has also single-handedly served as editor of the literary journal "Hambone," which brings together diverse strands of innovative work from both established and emerging writers.

Known as an authority on the relations between African and African American music and writing, Mackey has edited an influential anthology, "Moment's Notice: Jazz in Poetry and Prose" (1993), and produced a poetry CD in collaboration with contemporary jazz musicians.

from UC Santa Cruz: UC Santa Cruz literature professor Nathaniel Mackey wins National Book Award

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