Solitary pursuits
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Matthew Blackman
Date shared
27 March 2025
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"It’s also a reminder that writing (and maybe photography, though not as intensely) is, at its core, a solitary pursuit. When you're making music, you're in a band, making things happen with other people. You're constantly connecting to a sense of community."
– Khanya Mashabela
At the conclusion of the inaugural A4 Library Residency, Matthew Blackman, Khanya Mashabela, and Daniel Malan discuss South African jazz, art, and photojournalism in the 1950s and ‘60s.