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)
Additional Info: Poem starts at 30 second mark. This original poem was performed at the Get Lit 2019 Classic Slam Finals. Information courtesy, YouTube
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)
Additional Info: Button Poetry showcases the power and diversity of voices in the poetry community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to broaden poetry's audience, to expand its reach and develop a greater level of cultural appreciation for the art form. Information courtesy, YouTube
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)
Additional Info: Here's Brandon Leake - "Papa" (@brandon_leake_ctm on IG) at our Voices In Power (@voicesinpower_ on IG) a Poetry Open Mic Experience in Philadelphia on July 1, 2023. For more videos of amazing poetry, singers, musicians, comedians and more be sure to visit our channel and don't forget to Subscribe. Information courtesy, YouTube
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)
Additional Info: Button Poetry showcases the power and diversity of voices in the poetry community. By encouraging and broadcasting the best and brightest performance poets of today, we hope to broaden poetry's audience, to expand its reach and develop a greater level of cultural appreciation for the art form. Information courtesy, YouTube
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)
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