In The Eyes of a Child by David Nall Wednesday, February 28th, 2007
In the following spoken word video, David Nall performs his spoken word poetry piece, In The Eyes of a Child:
He delivers this short and to the point. I like it.
What do you think?
Archive for February, 2007
Hip-Hop Theater Tuesday, February 27th, 2007
Rob Thomas writes about hip-hop theater:
What is hip-hop theater?
The medium, which encompasses elements of spoken word, music and dance, is so new that even those who practice it have a hard time defining it. This spring, University of Wisconsin-Madison students will join with some of the top performers in the evolving art form to do just that.
“It’s so fresh and dynamic that the architects are just kind of figuring out what it is,” says Willie Ney, director of the UW Multicultural Arts Initiative.
Good art requires freshness and originality. These types of hip-hop events epitomize those qualities.
What do you think?
HIV/AIDS - How Can We Live by AWARD Monday, February 26th, 2007
In the following spoken word video, AWARD the poet performs his powerful spoken word poem How Can We Live:
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Steve Coleman Performs on Def Poetry Wednesday, February 14th, 2007
In the below video, Steve Coleman performs on Def Poetry:
I want to hear a poem like that too! I especially liked the part where Steve Coleman says, “I wanna hear a poem where ideas kiss similies so deeply that metaphors get jealous.”
The Poet’s Poem by Lady Wisdom Tuesday, February 13th, 2007
In the following video, Lady Wisdom performs her spoken word poem called The Poet’s Poem:
As I watched this video, I felt the passion. The title definitely fits, because poets can relate to this spoken word poem.
What do you think?
WordSalad with Paul Alan Monday, February 12th, 2007
Paul Alan hosts and produces a weekly radio program of poetry and spoken word. WordSalad airs Thursdays from 1 to 2 pm at 91.7 FM in Madison Wisconsin and streams live at www.wsum.org. Also, you can find the show blog at wordsalad.wordpress.com.
What do you think?
Freedom Fighta by Puja Sunday, February 11th, 2007
In the following spoken word video, Puja lets you know how she feels about the path hip hop has taken.
What do you think?
When Hip Hop Was Fun by INQ Friday, February 9th, 2007
The below video shows spoken word artist INQ performing his poem When Hip Hop Was Fun on Def Poetry:
That’s a powerful poem about the state of hip-hop today. When did it become so uncool to smile?
What do you think
UCSC’s Spoken Word Aspirations Thursday, February 8th, 2007
Roger Sideman wrote about UCSC’s spoken word aspirations:
UC Santa Cruz may not be a big player in the world of college sports, but an oddball group of romantics, comedians and ranting social critics are carving out a new niche: competitive performance poetry.
Their venue is the poetry slam, an event where judges appraise each poet in turn on content and performance, and then render a score from zero to 10 held high on big cards a la the Olympics.
UCSC’s five-member slam team took home the gold medal at the national college championships in 2005 and is once again eyeing the top prize in 2007.
“Slams are good for forcing poets to up their game,” said Natalie Bulkley-Ashodian, the coach of UCSC’s slam team and a recent grad. “We’re not only are competing, but eating and sleeping poetry”
Highlighting UCSC’s standing as a leader in the national spoken-word movement, the university hosted a series of workshops and professional performances this week, as well as a competition that will determine which local poets will travel to this April’s national competition in Michigan.
While also fun, competition pushes young spoken word artists to try their best. Additionally, spectators enjoy the vibrancy of these spoken word events.
What do you think?
Are You a Spoken Word Artist? Get Listed! Wednesday, February 7th, 2007
Are you a spoken word artist? Do you know any spoken word artists?
SpokenWordArt.com currently accepts requests from artists for inclusion in the Spoken Word Artist Listings. Tell any spoken word artists you know to simply fill out the spoken word artist request form. After approval artists will be allowed to send samples of their work, and will be featured under the featured artist listing.
This is a great promotional opportunity.