Ntozake Shange Interview

by Ntozake Shange

An interview with Ntozake Shange, author of For colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf. The conversation ranges in topic from world politics and African-American culture to the ways her experiences as an actor and dancer have influenced her writing. She also discusses her work with musicians John Purcell and Jean-Paul Bourelly.

48 pages, Audio Cassette

First published January 1, 1989

About the author

Ntozake Shange (pronounced En-toe-ZAHK-kay SHONG-gay) was an African-American playwright, performance artist, and writer who is best known for her Obie Award winning play for colored girls who have considered suicide/when the rainbow is enuf.

Among her honors and awards are fellowships from the Guggenheim Foundation and the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund, and a Pushcart Prize.