*** TRIGGER WARNING: This poem centers around the topic of suicide. *** 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. We seek to showcase the power and diversity of voices in our community. By encouraging and … Continue reading (Video) Patrick Roche | Every 40 Seconds
PRENTICE POWELL The Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category, a designation which debuted at the 2023 GRAMMY awards, continues to stir the poetry world with excitement. The new classification allows poets increased visibility, with the chance to have their work honored by the Recording Academy during "Music's Biggest Night." Now, a second crop of lyrical … Continue reading Interview: GRAMMYs ’24: Prentice Powell
Writers, poets, photographers — or anyone with a story to tell or image to share about the Marine Corps — have until Jan. 15 to submit an entry for the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s annual awards program. The competition is open to work across 18 categories from civilians and service members in any branch. Prizes … Continue reading Awards program recognizes Marine Corps art, from poetry to combat photography (via Stars and Stripes)
Additional Info: Button Poetry showcases the power and diversity of voices in the poetry community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to broaden poetry's audience, to expand its reach and develop a greater level of cultural appreciation for the art form. Information courtesy, YouTube
S. RUPSHA MITRA Srijani Rupsha Mitra is a poet and author based out of Kolkata, India. Her published works span chapbooks, journals and anthologies, and her debut poetry book, Smoked Frames, is a beautiful showcase of her voice: Like the sudden sputter of blistering rain, Memories scatter in the unknown angular slants of light Broken … Continue reading Interview: S. Rupsha Mitra
Additional Info: Poem-Song starts at 23 second mark. Kevin's 2024 #Grammy-nominated spoken word poetry album is called GROCERY SHOPPING WITH MY MOTHER, and includes this song, A Love Sonnet. HERE IS A LINK TO PREVIEW THE 9 poem-songs from the album: Information courtesy, YouTube
2023’s poetry landscape was emboldened; with many poets finding their feet planted and their path focused like never before. Events resurfaced: (see: Mass Poetry Festival); milestones were reached (see: Poetry's Biggest Night); and poets used their voices to reconcile with both self and others (see: Wayne's Attempt). 2023 saw many poets finally catching a glimpse … Continue reading 2023 Poetry Wrap: Year in Review
QUEEN SHEBA The Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category, a designation which debuted at the 2023 GRAMMY awards, continues to stir the poetry world with excitement. The new classification allows poets increased visibility, with the chance to have their work honored by the Recording Academy during "Music's Biggest Night." Now, a second crop of lyrical … Continue reading Interview: GRAMMYs ’24: Queen Sheba
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. We seek to showcase the power and diversity of voices in our community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to … Continue reading (Video) Alex Dang | What Kind of Asian Are You?
Photo credit: Evangeline Lawson KEVIN POWELL The Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category, a designation which debuted at the 2023 GRAMMY awards, continues to stir the poetry world with excitement. The new classification allows poets increased visibility, with the chance to have their work honored by the Recording Academy during "Music's Biggest Night." Now, a … Continue reading Interview: GRAMMYs ’24: Kevin Powell
