African spoken word poetry is deeply rooted in the continent's rich oral traditions. For millennia, stories, histories, and ...
As I weaved through the verses, I felt myself steadying on stage, anticipating the next line and delivering it with just the ...
It has featured sculptures, paintings, fiber and photographs and, as of late October, spoken word poetry has found a home at ...
"A poetry slam is a competitive art event in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges," a release said. "While formats can vary, slams are often loud and ...
WORD, a spoken word poetry group, held its annual fall show on Saturday, tackling topics like race, gun-violence, sexuality ...
EROT is the oldest spoken word group on UNC’s campus, as well as the University’s only historically Black poetry organization ...
The 2024 Mic Check Poetry Fest, billed as a two-day celebration of spoken word and its power to bear witness, create ...
Poetry is a fascinating form of art with a long and beautiful history. However, it often doesn’t get the recognition it ...
The nominations are in for the 2025 Grammy Awards, and a few artists with Louisiana and New Orleans ties are on the list.