Author Musician Speaker And Radio Host Antonio Michael Downing Releases Black Cherokee

Arroe Collins Like It's Live · Mar 2, 2026 · 15m

Antonio Michael Downing is an acclaimed author, broadcaster, and musician.His memoir Saga Boy was praised by Kiese Laymon as "singularly dazzling"and received critical acclaim from publications like Essence Magazine. Hisnovel Black Cherokee has been called "a triumph" by Giller Prize winner IanWilliams. He has also won praise for his novella Molasses and children's bookStars in My Crown. His works have been nominated for several awards,including the Speaker's Book Prize and the Toronto Book Awards.As a broadcaster, he hosts Canada's internationally recognized book showThe Next Chapter on CBC…