While poets of the page may publish their writing in the Canon, Tufts' literary magazine, spoken word poets work outside and beyond the written word. Many write, practice and compete within the Spoken ...

From condoms to nursery rhymes, the members of Boston University's Speak for Yourself aren't afraid to cover any subject matter in order to express themselves through slam poetry. A group of about 40 ...

Anyone who thinks poetry is a dusty relic of liberal arts classrooms and bohemian coffee shop open mics needs to check out Flypoet. A 25-year institution in the world of spoken word, Flypoet puts on ...

In the wake of Malcolm X’s assassination in the winter of 1965, Black and brown poets like Amiri Baraka, Miguel Algarin, and Sonia Sanchez consciously rejected effete paper poems for those that sought ...

Spoken word poetry is a form of writing so vivid, so alive, that to confine it to the page saps it of half its life’s blood. The performers all brought something to their acts that transformed the ...

Standing in front of a crowd at The Foundry in downtown Tyler, Jacksonville resident Kiana Baker brought the audience to ...

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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 book ...