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
ABU "IB" IBRAHIM We invite you to get to know poet, Abu "Ib" Ibrahim. Journey through his album, Music Has Failed Us, and you will find a resounding voice which beckons every ear, and striking words which necessitate both awareness and compassion. His poetry is as topical as it is universal. He has the incredible … Continue reading Interview: Abu Ibrahim
GOOD NIGHT DEAD MAN In 2021, The Poet’s List had the honor of interviewing poet, Curtis Nathan Curry, and musician, Dave Gajda, on their album, Flowers on Mars. Throughout our conversation, the duo was extremely forthcoming on both a creative and personal level; and their depth and complexity was entrancing. Therefore, we were ecstatic to … Continue reading Interview: Curtis Nathan Curry and Dave Gajda Present Good Night Dead Man
NANA FREDUA-AGYEMAN JNR. Nana Fredua-Agyeman Jnr. is one of Ghana's leading, and prized, poetic voices. Heavily recognized by the Ghana Association of Writers and the GAW Literary Awards, Nana possesses a mindset which is beautifully nuanced; allowing him to tackle topics with decisiveness and grace. As evidenced in his impressive 2021 spoken word album, Ponder, … Continue reading Interview: Nana Fredua-Agyeman Jnr.
OMÓ PASTOR Eniola Adeniyi, known by her stage name omó pastor, is quite the force. Hailing from New York City, the Nigerian-American storyteller is a passionate photographer and beautiful poet who, per her bio: "uses these artistic mediums to heal and empower through authentic stories." And, that she does. Her 2018 book, Gaze, is a … Continue reading Interview: omó pastor
Image courtesy, Dapper Confidential MALCOLM-JAMAL WARNER Each year, millions of viewers tune in as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Recording Academy) presents one of the United States' most prestigious music ceremonies: The Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy sent waves through the poetry world when it announced that its 65th Annual Awards (airing, … Continue reading Interview: GRAMMYs ’23: Malcolm-Jamal Warner
E. ETHELBERT MILLER Each year, millions of viewers tune in as the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (Recording Academy) presents one of the United States' most prestigious music ceremonies: The Grammy Awards. In 2022, The Recording Academy sent waves through the poetry world when it announced that its 65th Annual Awards (airing, February … Continue reading Interview: GRAMMYs ’23: E. Ethelbert Miller
HAKI MADHUBUTI 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 … Continue reading Interview: Haki Madhubuti [The Pegasus Poets]
JUAN FELIPE HERRERA 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 … Continue reading Interview: Juan Felipe Herrera [The Pegasus Poets]
NIKKI GIOVANNI 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 … Continue reading Interview: Nikki Giovanni [The Pegasus Poets]
