CACONRAD Poetry magazine, a publication of the historic Poetry Foundation has commenced its 110-year celebration with an iconic presentation at the Foundation's annual Pegasus Awards. The Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, a staple of the ceremony, typically awards $100,000 to one living U.S. poet. However, in an unprecedented move, the organization set aside over $1 million … Continue reading Interview: THE PEGASUS POETS: CAConrad
LADDER DE POET Deanna "Ladder De Poet" Bautista recently spoke with us about her second collection of poetry, The Q Files: Volume 1; a project which began in 2020 amid the global pandemic. For years, The Poet's List has been tuned into the Pasadena native's writing; and we have witnessed her incredible versatility in both … Continue reading Interview: Ladder De Poet
MIZHANI The best pieces of poetry are both bold and unassuming. At first, even their complexity seems concise and easy to manage. Yet, they eventually unfold with all the twists and turns of a full-length novel. All lines work together for the good of the poem. Tiara "Mizhani" Walton is a striking presence whose fearlessness … Continue reading Interview: Mizhani
Image courtesy, Polina Osherov ADRIAN MATEJKA As National Poetry Month drew to a close, news landed that Poetry Magazine officially appointed a new editor: the esteemed, Adrian Matejka. Quite the riveting pairing: Poetry, founded in 1912, is the oldest English-language monthly publication dedicated to written prose. And, Adrian is an accomplished verse-maker whose accolades have … Continue reading Interview: Adrian Matejka
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:Â 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
