Additional Info: This spoken word poem is the hardest one I've ever written, but I realized that God isn't afraid or intimidated by our emotions. He wants us to be honest and open with Him during our times of grief, confusion, anger [and loss]. Whenever we open ourselves up to Him then He will respond … Continue reading (Video) Michael Agnew | Lost for Words – A Conversation with God
Full Title: "L.A. Is Lit: The Best Spoken-Word, Readings and Poetry in Town (via L.A. Weekly) Spoken word is more popular than ever these days, with a seemingly endless array of live performances that pop up in a wide variety of formats and settings in the Los Angeles area. But what used to be a mainly … Continue reading The Best Spoken-Word, Readings and Poetry in L.A. (via L.A. Weekly)
Additional Info: About Button: Button Poetry is committed to developing a coherent and effective system of production, distribution, promotion and fundraising for spoken word and performance poetry. Information courtesy, YouTube
Omari Hardwick is entering the world of podcasts. The Power star revealed that he is launching his own podcast “Poetics” where he is challenging some of our favorite rappers to show off their spoken word skills. “I’m asking rappers to come in and sit down and recite a poem,” The 45-year-old told Billboard. “Lose the machismo. Poetry has a … Continue reading Omari Hardwick Is Launching A Spoken Word Podcast (via Madame Noire)
Additional Info: Adan Bean performing “Dark Matters” at Java Monkey Speaks. More places to find Adan: https://twitter.com/adanbean https://instagram.com/adanbean https://facebook.com/IamAdanBean Information courtesy, YouTube
Lana Del Rey is in the process of self-publishing her first poetry collection, and at these prices, she’s practically giving it away. The singer first teased the project last September when she teased the notion of binding a collection of poems she had been working on titled Violet Bent Backwards Over Grass. “I have like 13 kind of long … Continue reading Lana Del Rey’s Poetry Can Be Yours for the Low, Low Price of $1 (via SPIN)
Additional Info: caught her while setting up for j.w. baz's one man show in seattle. awesome, awesome poem. camera work is crappy cause i was adjusting! Information courtesy, YouTube
The UA’s Poetry Center was part of a national alliance awarded a $1 million grant that will help pay for programs, administration costs and fellowships for the next four years. The Poetry Coalition involves more than 20 independent poetry organizations, including the University of Arizona’s center. The grant is one of the largest investments in … Continue reading UA Poetry Center part of national coalition that received $1M grant (via Tucson)
Additional Info: J. Ivy & I wrote this together in the studio right before we recorded it. His inspiration for the poem was a photograph he took of The Jesse White Tumbling Team. My inspiration for the banjo part was Grand Ole Opry star Sam McGee's guitar playing on the song "Chevrolet Car." "Smile at … Continue reading (Video) J. Ivy | Smile at the Sunset
Young people are invited to create an original piece of writing inspired by local women for a spoken word contest at the Whaling Museum. To celebrate Women’s History Month, “Lighting the Way: Historic Women of the SouthCoast,” in partnership with the Bristol Community College Women’s Center, and the YWCA, is hosting the spoken word contest … Continue reading Young writers to ‘light up’ the night in spoken word contest (via South Coast Today)
