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 ...

Marc Kelly Smith thought he'd retire to a small town in western Illinois. Instead, he's onstage in Chicago, reciting his poetry and talking about his life.

Poet Zachary Kluckman invites Logan into his home studio to share his creative process, recounting his journey from being an introverted student to performing slam poetry in front of big crowds.

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Hawaii’s slam poet, Steven “Kealoha” Wong, conveys his messages through passion, rhythm, and rhyme. His artistry earned him the honor of being named Hawaii’s first poet ...

Through slam poetry that centers LGBTQ+ voices and inspirational videos that touch on navigating life with autism, Lydia Gates has fostered communities both in the heart of Flagstaff's mountain town ...

Iowa City has always been a hub for writers from all walks of life. Whether in attendance at the University of Iowa’s renowned Writer’s Workshop or a participant in the various events hosted by UNESCO ...

A new festival will come to Lafayette for the first time in 2025 after a local slam poetry team successfully pitched “The Hub City” as a host for the regional poetry competition. Southern Fried Poetry ...

Representing Baton Rouge in October 2014, California-born poet Desiree Dallagiacomo placed third at the Individual World Poetry Slam. In March, she also placed third at the Women of the World Poetry ...

Exactly 13 seconds into the second poem Henry Morray chose to perform on a recent evening, the 22-year-old snagged the attention of his audience with a clever line. "Love is not a 4 letter word. It's ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. IOWA CITY — It’s not often that “thinking inside the box” is lauded as a winning strategy. But for ...

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