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The Sound of Southside
In a rapidly gentrifying Queens NYC, Maliki -- a young Jazz musician -- sets out on a journey to continue his father's legacy and reopen his famous Jazz club. Along the way he meets Afeni, a passionate, yet homesick actress from Jamaica.
When Maliki secretly accepts an ill-advised donation from a local philanthropist, he finds himself in a web of corruption and deceit. As he attempts to navigate his way out, Afeni toils with a secret of her own. The Sound of Southside is the debut novel from the award winning filmmaker Tyrel Hunt.
When Maliki secretly accepts an ill-advised donation from a local philanthropist, he finds himself in a web of corruption and deceit. As he attempts to navigate his way out, Afeni toils with a secret of her own. The Sound of Southside is the debut novel from the award winning filmmaker Tyrel Hunt.
255 pages, Paperback
Published March 13, 2023
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February 25, 2025
Carrying on the legacy, finding your true self & embracing that person. Learning the grass isn't always greener on the other side, that you can't take everyone on your journey & finding love all at the same time! Phew this was a good book for sure. It gave me all the feels!
February 25, 2024
Honest. Raw. Real. I loved every part of this book.
January 2, 2025
A very wholesome, intriguing read! Community, depth, and love is rampant.
February 16, 2025
Great story with a lot of heart. Focuses on the importance and power of community.
May 14, 2025
Beautifully written with an entertaining storyline. Wholesome but still highlights some significant and relevant themes.
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