Nov 19, 2022
Something slightly different.
The theme song 'Zaftik' was composed and performed by Nelson Rufatt.
Oct 18, 2022
In this episode, Nelson recites two of his poems — 'Bellerophon' and 'For Bix Beiderbecke', both of which were published in the June issue of Quadrant.
The phrases 'a sequence of desolate exuberance' and 'playful
grief', are taken from Clive James's essay on Beiderbecke, in
'Cultural
Amnesia'.
Bix, playing the song...
Jun 30, 2022
Nelson and Peter continue their discussion of poetry, and Jewishness. How do Jewish poetry and mysticism balance ironic scepticism with religious feeling? And what the hell's wrong with rhyme anyway?
This conversation took place between Nelson Rufatt, and poet, teacher, and translator of Hebrew and Arabic, Peter Cole....