Please join us in sending major congratulations to the phenomenal J. Ivy, for taking home the inaugural Best Spoken Word Poetry Album award at the 65th annual Grammy celebration! Please check out his album, "The Poet Who Sat by the Door." We are extremely proud of all of the history-making nominees! J. Ivy, the Chicagoan … Continue reading Chicago Poet J. Ivy Wins Grammy (via Chicago Sun Times)
Additional Info: 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
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
At Gov. Kathy Hochul's historic inauguration [in early January], a lyrically gifted 9-year-old from Harlem stole the show. His name is Kayden Hern. "In my mind, I used to be a child of poverty, not knowing that hopes and dreams can become reality," Hern told the crowd rhythmically, peering over the top of the podium. … Continue reading 9-year-old Kayden Hern, of Harlem, performs at 2023 New York State Inaugural Ceremonies (via CBS)
Additional Info: About Ghost Poetry Show: Ghost Poetry Show is committed to creating a community of writers from the greater Phoenix area (and beyond) to share their work on stage. We take pride in having poets that have never performed their work in front of anyone, all the way up to poets that have competed … Continue reading (Video) Emily Comstock | I Say Sorry So Much That…
Ada Limón told her speaking agent she couldn’t take the mysterious late-morning phone call. She had physical therapy. Her agent suggested, gently, that she reschedule. She did. And hopped onto a Zoom call with seven people, including Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden, PhD (Limón calls her “the hero of librarians”), who told her that she … Continue reading Can Poetry Heal a Broken World? (via Elle)
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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: GRAMMY GAME CHANGERS: Malcolm-Jamal Warner
Additional Info: S.C. Says performing "Keep A Secret" at The Grand Slam at The Grand 1894 Opera House in Galveston, Texas. Information courtesy, YouTube
Full Title: "At Poets Bookshop in Bishop Arts, a Writer Creates a Community Around Poetry (via D Magazine)" Dallas, TX Marco Cavazos never set out to publish a book of poetry. He’d write poems at the end of a long day, using the medium to navigate complicated emotions spurred by events in his life. Cavazos … Continue reading Poets Bookshop: a Community Around Poetry (via D Magazine)
