Brenda Remembered by Whaley, Andrew

Brenda Remembered

Whaley, Andrew

Spearhead Press : : Cape Town (2004). ISBN: 0-86486-562-7

Barcode: 9780864865625. First Edition, first impression. Octavo. Pictorial wrappers. Soft cover. Near fine, an unread copy in no dust-jacket as issued. Wrappers slightly rubbed. Ix + 91 pp.

“Brenda - Story of an African queen is a pen picture of one of Africa's greatest singers. Compared with Billie Holliday and Nina Simone, Brenda's rise from the ghetto to continental superstar is a journey of luminous and troubled intensity. By the time of her death in May 2004, Brenda had been etched into the national consciousness. Her songs were emblematic of a country going through torment, then transition and seeking a balance. Her see-saw lifestyle mirrored a people who were also struggling to find meaning and identity. Fans loved and reviled her; lovers came and went; she was caring and cruel; but the talent, even when she was down and out, never deserted her - and South Africans love talent! Viva the Diva!”

Original published price : R 242.00 (now out of print).

Tall Stories Price : R 60.00

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