Additional Info words by Joseph LMS Green http://www.josephlmsgreen.com directed and edited by Elnatan Melaku http://www.humanityinprint.com Joseph is the co-founder and Program Manager of poetryN.O.W., an after school creative writing program that works with students throughout the DC metropolitan area. Along with Split This Rock, where Joseph currently serves as the Youth Programs Coordinator, poetryN.O.W. is … Continue reading (Video) Joseph LMS Green | Hands
Spoken word "slam poetry" — speaking, screaming and even singing poems, stories, lyrics and monologues — has exploded across Australia over the past decade. Often tackling brave subject matter and spanning the political and personal, the modern art form with no defined style is inspired by hip-hop culture and was first developed by Marc Smith … Continue reading Slam poetry: A new generation of multicultural poets empowered through the spoken word (via ABC Australia)
Additional Info Neil Hilborn, performing from his book at ArtShare LA Follow Button on Facebook: http://on.fb.me/SG5Xm0 Follow Neil on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neilhilborn 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
Daniel Nadler spends most of his waking hours running the technology start-up Kensho, which has become a darling of the financial industry, attracting big investments from Goldman Sachs and venture capitalists. But in the mornings and on weekends, Mr. Nadler, 33, writes poetry — an art he studied while at Harvard, where he was a … Continue reading Why Poets Can Make Better Search Engines (via NY Times)
Additional Info Subscribe for more poetry! http://bit.ly/alldefpoetry "The modern day ladies' man has gotten out of control. These players are playing the game too hard: juggling too many women, lying about it and leaving us confused and heartbroken. This poem is for the ladies, defending our place in order to put the Fuckboys in theirs." #SarahLyons#DearFuckboys #DPL #DaPoetryLounge Information … Continue reading (Video) Sarah Lyons | Dear F*ckboys
Considering the sale of 3,000 poetry books at the two-day Bengaluru Poetry Festival, one would assume that sales of poetry books, in general, are quite good. But poets, publishers and booksellers collectively lamented that poetry is often dubbed “unrealistic and dramatically intellectual” compared to prose. Hence, poetry books are the least sold, say booksellers, and … Continue reading Poetry books are not always financially viable: publishers (via The Hindu)
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At Berryton Elementary, young Duane Hermann tried his hand at writing poetry, and although his years at Shawnee Heights, Washburn and Fort Hays State were devoted to studying history and education, writing poetic was what he always wanted to do. His latest book of new poetry "Ichnographical 173," is going through work on its cover before it's … Continue reading 5th Generation Topekan delivers his new book of poetry (WIBW)
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A young woman from a disadvantaged background stood on the stage in cap and gown, proudly holding the university diploma she had just been awarded. With perseverance, she had achieved what many thought impossible. When asked how she had done it — how she had managed to pull herself out of such difficult circumstances — … Continue reading Music and the Spoken Word: ‘A perfect brightness of hope’ (via Deseret News)
