Oct. 7, 1955: Allen Ginsberg reads 'Howl' for the first time, at San Francisco’s Six Gallery Before Allen Ginsberg invoked the ire of authorities with the frank (and frequent) depiction of sexual acts in “Howl” — “in empty lots & diner backyards, moviehouses’ rickety rows, on mountaintops in caves or with gaunt waitresses in familiar … Continue reading Drunk Poetry Fans and the First Reading of ‘Howl’ (via TIME)
Additional Info Nego True releases the latest piece from his Debut Double EP 'Black Suit' ( NegoTrue.Bandcamp.com ) 'Don't Lose Her Trying To Keep Her' Powerful Spoken Word addressing Relationships and Domestic Violence Music By: Robert Bigkeyz - Keys Shenz Joseph - Drums Kwesi - Bass With support from International and National media outlets such … Continue reading (Video) Nego True | Don’t Lose Her Trying To Keep Her
Each Wednesday, an eccentric group of people—all spoken word enthusiasts–gathers at the Cantab Lounge in Cambridge for one of the city’s best-kept secrets. The Boston Poetry Slam is devoted “to the craft, performance, and enjoyment of poetry,” according to its website. For just $3, you can hear some of the area’s best poets, up-and-coming and … Continue reading Nightlife: Boston Poetry Slam (via BU Today)
Additional Info Zora Howard performs Bi-Racial Hair at the 2006 Urban Word NYC Annual Teen Poetry Slam. Check out http://www.urbanwordnyc.org for more info and to buy a copy of the full length dvd Information courtesy, YouTube
Like a master painter creates life in a canvas with paint strokes, a slam poet uses words to provoke thought on deeper societal issues, make others laugh or cry or produce feelings of sadness, indignation, reflectiveness or euphoria in audiences. During the upcoming 11th annual Individual World Poetry Slam poets from across the country will … Continue reading 10/8-10/11: Individual World Poetry Slam in Phoenix (via AZCentral)
Additional Info Amir Sulaiman saying a def poetry "She Said, I Prefer A Broken Neck to another broken heart" Information courtesy, YouTube
One MC, four teams and 16 poets greeted an overflowing crowd at The Crux for the NorthWORST Poetry Slam Regionals. The four teams included representatives from Spokane, Portland, Salt Lake City and Boise, each bringing with them the possibility of being the driving force that brings their team to nationals. The competition had four rounds … Continue reading Portland poets win northWORST slam poetry regionals (via The Arbiter)
Additional Info Carvens Lissaint performs "Home " at "After School" The Strivers Row Summer Showcase. Recorded Live at @Stage 48. http://www.thestriversrow.com https://www.facebook.com/TheStriversRow http://www.twitter.com/thestriversrow http://www.thestriversrow.tumblr.com Information courtesy, YouTube
This Poetry Pairing features William Carlos Williams’ poem “Dedication for a Plot of Ground” and the article “United Behind a Son’s American Dream, No Matter the Consequences” by David Gonzalez. A new Poetry Pairing appears on the first Thursday of each month. To view all the Poetry Pairings we’ve published in collaboration with the Poetry … Continue reading Poetry Pairing | ‘Dedication for a Plot of Ground’ (via NY Times)
Additional Info Subscribe to Button! New video daily: http://bit.ly/buttonpoetry Aziza Barnes, performing at her book release show at Honey in Minneapolis. Check out her book, "me, aunt jemima and the nailgun" at the Button Shop: http://bit.ly/1tgT2b2 Aziza Barnes is the winner of the 2012 Button Poetry Prize. Follow Button on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/SG5Xm0
