There's some examination of the value and impact of this song, as Ashleyanne discusses the prettiness and depth of music with Martin and Sam. We talk about the context of the play, as well as the presence of hope and optimism in music with a fatalistic attitude.
Music extracts used for illustrative/review purposes include:
Flower's Grave, Alice, Tom Waits (2002)
Flowers On My Grave, Aunt Ma Kwacha, Smokey Haangala (1976)
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