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. (Elijah Decious/The ...

Rashan Brown's New York-based side hustle Poetry me, please — a series of poetry showcase events — brings in six figures per ...

For award-winning artist Amanda Shea, spoken word poetry is more than just performance; it’s transcendent. “It’s an invitation to the spirit,” Shea said on GBH’s Under the Radar. “It’s also an ...

Word Up! Poetry Festival” will be held from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Central Library downtown on. Student teams and ...

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 ...

Marc Marcel's spoken word album "Black Shaman" nominated for Best Spoken Word Poetry Album 4 years after life-changing plane ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A spoken word poet who lives in Raleigh is finally getting global recognition after more than two decades in the business. Her words are a mix of storytelling and hip hop. All ...

March 9, 2026 Ages: 13 and older NEW: Resource guide Edmonds Center for the Arts (ECA) is inviting poets across the Puget ...

BUEA, Cameroon (AP) — A woman cried out upon seeing what looked like a corpse, a sheet-covered form lying on a stretcher. As volunteers wheeled it onto the stage, Boris Taleabong Alemnge recited a ...

Ashkewe, Rebecca Sargent, and Deinaira Doxtator will perform along with other special guests at Art Not Shame.

Young poets, accompanied by some more seasoned writers, will take over the Lincoln Theatre on April 26. At 7:30 p.m., the three Mayhem Poets, spoken-word artists with a flair for both comedy and drama ...