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Prishita Tahilramani's fascination with storytelling, sparked by her grandfather's Partition tales, led her to Spoken Word Poetry and Kommune India. This movement, blending poetry, theatre, and ...
Many words were spoken frequently at both conventions, including “America,” “country,” “people” and “vote.” But the frequency of other words was less balanced.
That's where spoken word poetry comes in, and Peter Kahn, spoken word educator, is here to explain how it works. Watch to learn how spoken word poetry can benefit students not just academically, but ...
“They both come from a place of truth, like a raw voice and rhythm,” spoken word artist IN-Q told LAist.. “The way that poetry works, at least for me, and the way that hip-hop works, is ...
Caleb Rainey, a spoken word poet known as "The Negro Artist," performs at the newly-formed House of Words event for poets and other performing artists on Nov. 21 in Iowa City.
Today, Brown, 35, is a seasoned poet determined to foster local talent. He is the organizer and host of two monthly poetry showcases on Long Island — The BOP Open Mic Night (the acronym stands ...
In “Spoken Word: A Cultural History,” Joshua Bennett traces the roots, rise and influence of a movement that continues to reverberate. By Tas Tobey When you purchase an independently reviewed ...
April 16 was B.Y.O.P. night at Coming to the Table-Historic Triangle’s monthly gathering. Everyone was invited to Bring Your Own Poem to observe National Poetry Month, which was established to ...
Dear Dad, These words are being spoken and written because my heart and soul feel broken. I laugh to keep from crying but I still haven't healed after all of my years of my goofiness and joking.
When the judges tallied up their votes, Goddess Tymani Rain took third place with 88.9 points. Yex came in second with 89.2, and Rudy Ru was the winner with 89.3 points — a photo finish. The audience ...
By reviving the “oldest literature,” the youth of Sarangani Province have given life to timeless words through spoken word poetry. This move is championed by the Sarangani Writers League (SWL), a ...
The 2022 Bangalore Poetry Festival is on. We look at Spoken Word ... performing in Chennai about 40 years back and the audience were surprised to hear free verse and the usage of English words.