Rhapsody in Black

Jidi Majia, an indigenous Nuosu poet from southwestern China, is celebrated for his lyrical and worldly work. This collection, Rhapsody in Black, introduces his poetry to English-speaking audiences through a dual-language presentation. Grounded in the myths and oral traditions of the Nuosu minority, these poems evoke the past while speaking to contemporary global issues. They offer a rich exploration of cultural textures and the voices of indigenous peoples worldwide.