Monday, April 14, 2008

April 16: BOOK PARTY / FORUM: Ferentz Lafargue


Songs in the Key of My Life

Ferentz Lafargue

Wednesday, April 16, 7:30 pm

BOOK PARTY/FORUM

Brecht Forum
451 West Street
(between Bank & Bethune Streets)
Phone: (212) 242-4201
Email: brechtforum at brechtforum.org

Ferentz Lafargue discusses his new memoir, Songs in the Key of My Life. Inspired by the seminal Stevie Wonder novel, he explores connections between memorable songs and memorable moments in his life.

Moderated by blogger and music critic Jalylah Burrell, the discussion will be followed by a book signing, and brief listening party featuring many of the songs from Songs in the Key of My Life.

Ferentz Lafargue is an assistant professor of literature at The New School for Liberal Arts, Eugene Lang College. He holds a PhD in American and African American Studies from Yale University. Born in Haiti, Ferentz joined his parents in Jamaica, Queens in 1981 . His essays have appeared in many collections. He currently shares his thoughts on contemporary events and politics at The Huffington Post.

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