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California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia on the Poetry of Life (via National Catholic Register)
In an interview with the Register, Gioia described how his Catholic faith informs his art and why beauty is vital to evangelization.This autumn, Dana Gioia, California’s poet laureate, has resumed his teaching duties as Judge Widney Professor of Poetry and Culture at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. He is currently teaching “The … Continue reading California Poet Laureate Dana Gioia on the Poetry of Life (via National Catholic Register)
(Video) Janette…ikz & Ezekiel Azonwu | Ready or Not
Additional Info Janette...ikz and Ezekiel performs "Ready or Not" at The Legacy's 2014 Storytellers. Chicago, IL | http://www.LegacyMovement.org | @iamgenetics | @wordsbyezekiel | @LegacyDisciple Information courtesy, YouTube
‘Octagon’: In the messy world of slam poetry, what’s real? (via Chicago Tribune)
Made of spit and spirit, cunning and chaos, deliverance and destruction, Kristiana Rae Colon's "Octagon" takes apart the world of slam poetry with bravado and brio. Though at times self-indulgent, self-conscious and insufficiently clear in its exploration of sexual politics — well, that too feels honest to the characters onstage. They're learning how to read … Continue reading ‘Octagon’: In the messy world of slam poetry, what’s real? (via Chicago Tribune)
(Video) FreeQuency | The ‘I’m Sorry’ Poem
Additional Info Performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Button Facebook: http://facebook.com/buttonpoetry Button Twitter: http://twitter.com/buttonpoetry Button Instagram: http://instagram.com/buttonpoetry Button tumblr: http://buttonpoetry.tumblr.com 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
Your Voice: Donna Pucciani – Poetry gives words to the wordless (via National Catholic Reporter)
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. The below is an excerpt from poet, Donna Pucciani’s … Continue reading Your Voice: Donna Pucciani – Poetry gives words to the wordless (via National Catholic Reporter)
Music and the Spoken Word: ‘You are sure to be happy again’ (via Deseret News)
During the American Civil War, Lt. Col. William McCullough, fighting for the Union, died heroically trying to rally his troops during an ambush. He was one of thousands who perished in that deadliest of American wars, but President Abraham Lincoln had a personal connection to this soldier. He had become acquainted with the McCullough family … Continue reading Music and the Spoken Word: ‘You are sure to be happy again’ (via Deseret News)
(Video) Clayton Jennings | Tell the World
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OMA to host Muslim Spoken Word to Shed Misconceptions (via The Pine Log)
Stephen F. Austin State University The Office of Multicultural Affairs will be hosting Muslim Spoken Word, an event to express the Muslim experience at 7 p.m. on Oct. 12 at the BPSC Theater. “[The event is] educational yet entertain- ing,” OMA Assistant Director Dr. Griselda Flores said. “The audience will be able to learn more … Continue reading OMA to host Muslim Spoken Word to Shed Misconceptions (via The Pine Log)
(Video) De Dove | Dignity
Additional Info Performing at the 2016 Southern Fried Poetry Slam in Greensboro, NC. Button Facebook: http://facebook.com/buttonpoetry Button Twitter: http://twitter.com/buttonpoetry Button Instagram: http://instagram.com/buttonpoetry Button tumblr: http://buttonpoetry.tumblr.com 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