On the 20th of May is a translation workshop on the poetry by Weedhsame in Somali with Martin Orwin. Xasan Daahir Weedhsame is widely known in Somalia/Somaliland where he is seen as the most exciting Somali poet of his generation.

Wednesday 20 May 2015

10:57 am

RADA (Council Room)

*Past Event*

Free

Coming up next week on the 20th of May is a translation workshop on the poetry by Weedhsame in Somali with Martin Orwin. Xasan Daahir Weedhsame is widely known in Somalia/Somaliland where he is seen as the most exciting Somali poet of his generation. Martin Orwin is an expert on Somali language and poetry and has been a supporter of the PTC for many years. This workshop will be held at RADA.

Our workshops are open to anyone who has the skills to translate the poetry of a living African, Asian or Latin American poet with an established reputation in their own language. You don’t need to send us your translations before you join us. Please contact us if you’d like to come along or be added to our workshop mailing list.

RADA (Council Room) 62-64 Gower St
WC1E 6ED

020 7636 7076