A Drop of Midnight: A Memoir

Description

World-renowned hip-hop artist Jason "Timbuktu" Diakite's vivid and intimate journey through his own and his family's history-from South Carolina slavery to twenty-first-century Sweden. Born to interracial American parents in Sweden, Jason Diakite grew up between worlds-part Swedish, American, black, white, Cherokee, Slovak, and German, riding a

Jason "Timbuktu" Diakite is one of Sweden's most well-known hip-hop artists. Born in Lund to American parents-an African American dad and a white mom-he has released eight solo albums and numerous singles, the majority of which have reached gold or platinum status. His accolades include eight Swedish Grammy awards and four P3 Guld (Swedish radio) awards. He has performed all over the world, from Africa to Svalbard, from the Apollo in New York City to the Roxy in Los Angeles and at the Polar Music Prize and Nobel Peace Prize award ceremonies. Jason is the author of the critically acclaimed memoir A Drop of Midnight, which has sold more than one hundred thousand copies in Sweden and was adapted by the author into a stage performance in 2017. For more information, visit www.timbuk.nu.

One of TranslatedLit.com's Most Anticipated Books of 2020 "His writing has an ethereal, questioning quality, in sync with his background...the author's prose is often nimble and observant, sharply considering the burdens surrounding race and masculinity. A vibrant, thoughtful memoir reflecting contemporary black cultural concerns." -Kirkus Reviews "This touching exploration of race and heritage is incisive, heartbreaking, and heartwarming." -Library Journal "Diakite smooths out the conflicting complications of his heritage and upbringing to create a positive form of complexity." -Booklist