FLOWERS ON MARS This year, the Recording Academy has launched an initiative to provide Spoken Word with its own category during their esteemed Grammy Award presentation. Though the project is in its early stages, the poetry community is thrilled! This initiative is what led The Poet's List to learn about Flowers on Mars, a spoken … Continue reading Interview: Curtis Nathan Curry and Dave Gajda present Flowers on Mars
BARRY AKINS For poet, Barry Akins, poetry is more than talent; it is his magnificent gift. In just five hours, he penned a poem which unpacked centuries of the layered African American experience. As we sat down to speak to him about "The Chair of Negritude," he shares his incredible vision and how he ultimately came … Continue reading Interview: Barry Akins
CLIFFORD BROOKS To hear him speak on art and poetry is to catch a glimpse of how intensely a creator loves. It's a genuine love that exceeds even passion and purpose, and tumbles into pure joy. (A "giddy" state as he puts it.) It is one of the reasons why we reveled in this conversation … Continue reading Interview: Clifford Brooks
Spoken word poet, Destiny Muse, sat down with The Poet's List to share the gems of knowledge she attained during her journey to self-love. She sheds light on how her personal experiences, relationships and faith have helped her to overcome fear to find herself. To learn more about Destiny Muse please visit: Site: DestinyTheMuse.com Instagram: @DestinyTheMuse … Continue reading Video Interview: Destiny Muse
NIKKI SKIES It is with honor that we present this interview with poet, Nikki Skies! A key voice within the L.A. spoken word scene of the 90s, Nikki has maintained her sense of self and art to become a highly respected poet and thought purveyor. Whether she's discussing her connection to the community or reflecting on her life and … Continue reading Interview: Nikki Skies
By The Poet's List For our 600th post (whoa!), we just wanted to take a moment to speak to you directly! We wonder about you every day: how you're living, what you're going through, what people are speaking into your life... and what you say to yourself on a daily basis. We wonder because we … Continue reading The Poet’s List: Outlet for Positivity
VERSIFIED LIFE The good folks over at Versified Life have not have much time to rest. This year alone they have: re-branded, celebrated the launch of their site and produced a web series. Not to mention, they have been heavily involved in gearing up for the UK General Election which took place on May 7. … Continue reading Interview: Versified Life
By The Poet's List How many times have you written a letter or text, only to delete if after? Sometimes we just need to vent our frustrations, share our secrets, or cop to our feelings once in order to be relieved from the emotional bondage that holds us hostage. So if it only takes one … Continue reading Deepest Thoughts: The Best Poetry
JULIAN RANDALL We had the wonderful pleasure of interviewing poet and new author, Julian Randall! He spoke with us about his recently released book of poetry, "On The Way Here," as well as his involvement within the spoken word community. Check out the conversation, below. We're sure you'll appreciate both his amazing talent and spirit! … Continue reading Interview: Julian Randall
THERESA LOLA We recently interviewed the extremely poetic and talented spoken word artist, Theresa Lola. She has been making waves within UK's spoken word community. Check out the interview below to find out more about her journey and plans for the future! What impact has your involvement with the spoken word community had on … Continue reading Interview: Theresa Lola
