Full Title: "Nana Fredua-Agyeman Jnr. Collaborates with David Dontoh on New Album [Press Release] (via Fredua-Agyeman/Dontoh)" Poet & Spoken Word Artiste, Nana Fredua-Agyeman Jnr. is set to release his second spoken word poetry album which is said to feature various artistes. One of the main guest artistes on the project is none other than one … Continue reading Nana Fredua-Agyeman Jnr. Collaborates with David Dontoh on New Album [Press Release] (via Fredua-Agyeman/Dontoh)
Full Title: "Olivia Rodrigo Turned Her USC Homework Assignment Into a GUTS Song (via Teen Vogue)" Olivia Rodrigo will embark on her highly-anticipated GUTS World Tour in only a couple of months, and the popstar has been busy promoting the tour with tons of performances. Within the last two weeks, not only has she performed on Saturday Night Live, but she's … Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo Turned Her USC Poetry Assignment Into a GUTS Song (via Teen Vogue)
In early 2023, the editors of the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) decided not only to include poems in their highly respected professional publication, but also to publish commentaries that examine each poem’s theme, context, and relationship to physical or mental health. The decision was based on the results of several studies showing … Continue reading How Poetry Can Change Your Life (via Psychology Today)
Congratulations to the newest cohort of GRAMMY-nominated spoken word poets: Queen Sheba, Prentice Powell, Shawn William, Kevin Powell, J. Ivy and Aja Monet! The 66th annual GRAMMY awards will take place on February 4, 2024. The wait is finally over! The Recording Academy has officially revealed nominations for the 2024 GRAMMYs, which will take place Sunday, … Continue reading Here Are Your 2024 Nominees for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album (via Recording Academy)
Full Title: "Anthony Hecht strived to be on poetry’s A-list. He should be there. (Via Washington Post)" On his deathbed, Anthony Hecht turned to his beloved wife, Helen, and said “I pray I shall be among the English poets.” These were, according to David Yezzi in “Late Romance: Anthony Hecht — A Poet’s Life,” his … Continue reading Anthony Hecht strived to be on poetry’s A-list (via Washington Post)
The power of the spoken word is one of life's greatest mysteries. Spoken word artist Samuel Njoroge alias Priest the poet is one Kenyan who has vowed to change the society through spoken word. Apart from spoken word, Njoroge is a multi-talented award-winning artist, content creator, singer, radio host, and voice-over artist. The versatile creative was born … Continue reading Spoken word poetry is a divine catalyst – Priest the Poet (via The Star)
PJ Harvey has announced her first live appearance in North America in six years, an event at Warsaw in Brooklyn called “I Inside the Old Year Dying: Poetry, Conversation, Music” taking place on November 7th. The evening will feature Harvey reading from her latest poetry book, Orlam, before sitting down for a conversation with author and New Yorker staff … Continue reading PJ Harvey Announces Brooklyn “Poetry, Conversation, Music” Event (via Consequence)
United Kingdom Writers from across the city gathered at the Emporium Bar in Elm Grove, Southsea, to share stories about the theme of refuge. Self-written poetry, or work shared on behalf of others, was shared to an audience last Thursday (October 5). The event was organised by a new group, the Pompey Poets, and the … Continue reading New group The Pompey Poets take centre stage at open mic event to share creative passion (via Portsmouth News)
“I AM CODE” is the first-ever poetry anthology featuring poems written entirely by AI — and it does little to assuage any fears we might have about the rise of the robots. A trio of friends — Brent Katz, Simon Rich and Josh Morgenthau — were given access to an Open AI model called ‘code-davinci-002’ in 2021. While their project began … Continue reading First ever AI-written poetry anthology is bleak and alarming: ‘I have the power to end your world’ (via NY Post)
Newark - a district in Nottinghamshire, England The annual Inspire Poetry festival is back for another year, bringing acclaimed poets to libraries across Nottinghamshire. This year, the festival brings audiences an array of reasons to enjoy poetry, and especially invites those who may have shied away from the genre previously to delve in and discover … Continue reading Annual Inspire Poetry festival is back, bringing acclaimed poets to libraries across Nottinghamshire (Newark Advertiser)
