Full Title: "Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital Gets Behind Spoken Word Documentary ‘Romeo is Bleeding’" All Def Digital and Russell Simmons have partnered with award-winning editor Jason Zeldes to executive produce Zeldes’ documentary feature directorial debut Romeo Is Bleeding, a stirring documentary that explores the power of spoken word poetry to save and elevate youth, in … Continue reading Russell Simmons’ All Def Digital Gets Behind Spoken Word Documentary (via EURWeb)
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At 4 feet, 11 inches, Vanessa Tahay is what you might call a chaparrita. Her skin is dark, her accent is thick, and if you ask her, she will tell you these are the things she’s proudest of. Tahay is a poet, and at 18, considered among the best in the city. The high school … Continue reading At 18, this L.A. high school poet often makes audiences go silent (via L.A. Times)
Additional Info The Get Lit Classic Slam is the largest teen poetry competition in Southern California’s history – where high school students from schools throughout Los Angeles County face off to “slam” classic poems by poets like Neruda, Lorca, Hughes, Dickinson, Angelou, etc. in combination with their own spoken word responses.* The Classic Slam occurs … Continue reading (Video) Khamal Iwuanyanwu, Sarina Morales & Vanessa Tahay | Standing In Between
Full Title: "Watch this 7th grader use slam poetry to tell girls: ‘You are good enough’ (via PBS)" When Olivia Vella’s seventh grade teacher asked every student to write a monologue on a topic about which they were passionate, Vella immediately knew what she wanted to say. She wanted to tell girls her age that … Continue reading 7th grader uses poetry to tell girls: ‘You are good enough’ (via PBS)
Additional Info Subscribe for more poetry! http://bit.ly/alldefpoetry "Pretty girls don't need to know their family trees, cause no one looks for roots when all they see are the leaves..." #TheyQuestionTheAnswer #Amina #DPLSlam #DaPoetryLounge All Def Poetry is a new channel brought to you by Russell Simmons - a world-renowned champion of the spoken word art … Continue reading (Video) Amina | They Question the Answer
The Your Voice section of The Poet's List showcases articles and blog posts written by poets. These pieces may or not be about poetry. Most often, they are on topics with which the poet finds passion. You can find more of these posts, here: Your Voice. Our generation has mastered the ability to curate our … Continue reading Your Voice: Rupi Kaur – The Power of Art, Poetry and Protest | (via Junkee)
Full Title: "Book review: Surprising, wise, irreverent, sassy poetry from Victorian Rhonda Ganz (via Vancouver Sun)" Frequent, small loads of laundry | Poems | Rhonda Ganz (Mother Tongue Publishing) Whether from personal encounters, newspaper stories, memories or her quirky imagination, Rhonda Ganz’s poems create a fabulous wash day. Ganz is a poet and graphic designer … Continue reading Book review: Wise, sassy poetry from Victorian Rhonda Ganz (via Vancouver Sun)
Additional Info Subscribe for more poetry! http://bit.ly/alldefpoetry All Def Poetry is a new channel brought to you by Russell Simmons - a world-renowned champion of the spoken word art form. Fresh, riveting, and featuring some of the best voices in the genre, All Def Poetry brings you the raw power of spoken word! #AllDefPoetry → … Continue reading (Video) Sarah Lyons | Dear Minute Man
Full Title: We are Leeds: slam poet Zodwa Nyoni's shout-out to Yorkshire's young voices Home is a complicated idea. The Yorkshire-based poet and playwright Zodwa Nyoni knows that better than many. Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Leeds, she spent her childhood between different countries and cultures. As she celebrates her adopted city in a … Continue reading Zodwa Nyoni’s shout-out to Yorkshire’s young voices (via Guardian)
