Best SCREAMING POETRY Podcasts (2025)

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Music for a While #102: A contemplation, a cartoon, etc. 41:20

16d ago41:20

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Have you ever heard Contemplazione, a piece for orchestra by Catalani, the composer of La Wally? Have you ever heard “Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?”—but arranged for piano? These are two of the offerings in this eclectic, stimulating program.Catalani, “Contemplazione”Catalani, “Ebben? Ne andró lontana,” from “La Wally”Stravinsky, “Le Baiser de …

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The Gift Exchange: Artists, Elders, and Creative Witnessing (Rowena Richie) 33:22

22d ago33:22

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During COVID-19, Rowena Richie and her colleagues were struck by the unprecedented isolation faced by elders. Their response was to connect artists—suddenly without performance venues—with older adults through a project called "For You." What makes this approach unique is its focus on reciprocity. "We started calling it a gift FOR them," Ritchie ex…

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Music for a While #101: A Frenchman’s birthday, etc. 47:56

1M ago47:56

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This year marks the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of Maurice Ravel’s birth. So we have been hearing a lot of him. Jay plays two pieces by him—two of his best, and most typical. There are also Spanish songs, by Obradors and Rodrigo. Some Schumann, some Vaughan Williams, and so on. Plus several stories—personal ones. An enriching, smile-making…

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Music for a While #100: Old Hundredth 50:08

2M ago50:08

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This is Episode No. 100 of “Music for a While.” To mark the occasion, Jay presents music associated with that number: 100. So, we can consider this a centennial celebration.Bach, “Darum wir billig loben dich,” from the Cantata BVW 130Dvořák, Scherzo from Sonatina for Violin and Piano, Op. 100Bach, “Er ist mein Licht, mein Leben,” from the Cantata B…

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Care in the Chaos: A Filmmaker's Creative Journey (Sarah Gavron) 43:31

2M ago43:31

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"Where are these girls on our screens?" With this question, acclaimed director Sarah Gavron embarked on creating "Rocks," a film that would transform both its young cast and conventional filmmaking approaches. In this intimate conversation, Gavron reveals how authentic storytelling demands radical vulnerability from both creator and subject. Rather…

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Dominic Green & D. J. Taylor discuss “What would Orwell do?” 1:15:07

2M ago1:15:07

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On March 19, Friends of The New Criterion gathered in New York to hear a conversation between the New Criterion contributors D. J. Taylor and Dominic Green on the question “What would Orwell do?”By The New Criterion

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Music for a While #99: Charity, malice & more 38:51

3M ago38:51

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An appetizing, eclectic program. Charity is represented by a sturdy American song: “If I Can Help Somebody.” Malice is represented by a movement from Walton’s Symphony No. 1, marked “Presto con malizia.” Much to listen to and absorb.Shostakovich, “A Spin through Moscow” from “Moscow, Cheryomushko”Fauré, “Clair de lune”Beethoven, “Abscheulicher!,” f…

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Music for a While #98: Paeans, poems, etc. 35:05

3M ago35:05

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This episode begins with Pärt’s “Hymn to a Great City.” (That would be New York.) Elsewhere, there are songs, setting Langston Hughes and Mark Van Doren. Oscar Peterson plays a pop song, adding various musical ingredients. Finally, there is a tribute to Edith Mathis, the Swiss soprano, who has died at eighty-seven. Much to listen to, and maybe even…

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Music for a While #97: Beach music 41:01

4M ago41:01

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In this episode, three pieces by the American Amy Beach—two piano pieces and a song (to a poem by Robert Browning). Also, a piece by Bach’s cousin. And other worthy numbers.Walther, “Lobe den Herren”Beach, “A Hermit Thrush at Eve”Dvořák, “Goin’ Home”Beach, “A Hermit Thrush at Morn”Beethoven, Triple ConcertoBeach, “Ah, Love, but a Day”Beethoven, Son…

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Music for a While #96: Ring out 41:22

4M ago41:22

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Tennyson wrote a famous poem for New Year’s Day, or any day. Jonathan Dove, a contemporary English composer, set it to music. This episode begins with that piece. There is also a song from the American Revolution, sometimes known as “Chester” (“Let tyrants shake their iron rod”). Jay further includes a little-known composer from Brazil with a flavo…

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Jeremy Black & James Panero discuss “The scream of steam” 38:15

4M ago38:15

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Jeremy Black and James Panero discuss the transformative power of steam engines, the evolution of rail systems, and the cultural and social impact of railways in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. They also explore the challenges of public transport systems, the importance of public safety, and Black’s latest article on the history of the Brit…

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The Chilling Tales of Yuletide: The Festive Spirit 45:28

5M ago45:28

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Amber has booked the latest flight home for Christmas Eve in the hopes of avoiding the majority of her family's celebrations, as well as Uncle Jerry's infamous drunken dance to 12 Days of Christmas, while Sara has been forced to work the last Christmas Eve shift at the airport bar when she would literally rather be anywhere else. The two are unsati…

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Music for a While #95: In dulci jubilo 33:16

5M ago33:16

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A Christmas selection: songs old and newer, performed by Leontyne Price, Luciano Pavarotti, Heidi Grant Murphy, Odetta, Mel Tormé, et glorious al.Trad., “Angels We Have Heard on High”Bach, “Herr, wenn die stolzen Feinde schnauben,” from the Christmas OratorioTrad., “Ríu ríu chíu”Trad., “Il est né, le divin Enfant”Schultz, “Ihr Kinderlein, kommet”Sc…

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Music for a While #94: Zweig & Strauss et al. 32:44

6M ago32:44

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Lately, Jay has been writing about Stefan Zweig’s memoirs, “The World of Yesterday.” Zweig was a writer of immense talent and versatility. He also knew a lot of music and a lot of musicians. Composers set poems of his to music. Strauss collaborated with him on an opera. This episode is dedicated to Zweig and music.Reger, “Ein Drängen ist in meinem …

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Music for a While #93: Thanksgiving time 32:05

6M ago32:05

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As Jay explains in his introduction, he has done many Christmas podcasts. And Fourth of July podcasts. And an Easter podcast or two. And Halloween podcasts. But not until now a Thanksgiving podcast. So, here are songs of gratitude and other items appropriate to the holiday. A little feast on its own, filling but not fattening.Handel or Ochs, “Dank …

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Music for a While #92: A few of our favorite things 38:45

6M ago38:45

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This episode begins with Mozart—the glorious, peppy last movement of a piano concerto—and ends with Sarah Vaughan, singing a song (“Black Coffee”). In between we have Bill Monroe, Fanny Mendelssohn, Earl Scruggs—a real variety show. But all to a purpose.Mozart, Piano Concerto No. 14 in E flat, K. 449, last movementClarke, “The Cloths of Heaven”Monr…

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Music for a While #91: Theme songs 40:18

7M ago40:18

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Jay begins with the song for which the podcast is named: “Music for a While,” by Purcell. He ends with some theme music by the late Quincy Jones, “The Streetbeater.” In between are Mendelssohn, Liszt, Sibelius, and estimable others. A nicely diverse program.Purcell, “Music for a While”Mendelssohn, “Song without Words”Mozart, Symphony No. 35 in D, “…

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Piano Evening with David Dubal & Cecile Licad 1:25:16

7M ago1:25:16

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On October 24, the Friends and Young Friends of The New Criterion gathered at The Players with David Dubal for a special version of his beloved piano evenings, featuring Cecile Licad performing Frédéric Chopin’s 24 Preludes, Op. 28.By The New Criterion

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Roger Kimball introduces the October issue 20:51

8M ago20:51

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Roger Kimball, the Editor and Publisher of The New Criterion, discusses highlights of the October 2024 issue and reads from its opening pages.By The New Criterion

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D. J. Taylor on George Orwell 15:48

9M ago15:48

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On September 5, the Friends and Young Friends of The New Criterion gathered at the magazine’s headquarters to hear remarks from D. J. Taylor in celebration of his new books, “Orwell: The New Life” (Simon & Schuster) & “Who is Big Brother?” (Yale University Press).By The New Criterion

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Roger Kimball introduces the September issue 21:35

9M ago21:35

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Roger Kimball, the Editor and Publisher of The New Criterion, discusses highlights of the September 2024 issue and reads from its opening pages.By The New Criterion

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QLPORYT Special Episode featuring Lauren Martin (Pre-Recorded) 58:00

10M ago58:00

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Lauren Martin is a psychotherapist, poet, and a devoted Iyanifa practictioner. She lives in Oakland, California. Lauren studied poetry at Sarah Lawrence College. She spent years writing without submitting her work due to a long shamanic journey, which led her to both Ifá, and to writing "Night of the Hawk: Poems." Summary: In this episode, Dr. Mich…

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Dee Allen: QLPORYT Interview and Poetry Reading - Audio Version 1:14:00

10M ago1:14:00

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Bio: African-Italian performance poet based in Oakland, California. Active on creative writing & Spoken Word since the early 1990s. Author of 9 books--Boneyard, Unwritten Law, Stormwater, Skeletal Black [all from POOR Press], Elohi Unitsi [Conviction 2 Change Publishing], Rusty Gallows: Passages Against Hate [Vagabond Books], Plans [originally Noma…

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Jules Stevenson: QLPORYT Interview and Poetry Reading - Audio Version 58:00

10M ago58:00

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Jules Stevenson is a 21-year-old poet, artist, and social media influencer from Selkirk, Manitoba. She began writing in her early teens as a means of coping with anxiety, depression, anorexia, sexual trauma, abuse, and suicide. Over the years, her writing has evolved into an incredibly intimate and honest body of work. At 16, Jules self-published h…

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QLPOR-YouTube Presents David Leo Sirois: Pre-Recorded Interview and Reading 1:01:00

10M ago1:01:00

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Bio David Leo Sirois is a Canadian-American poet published 153 times, in 26 countries. His work has been translated into 13 languages (such as Hindi, Bengali, French, Spanish, Greek, & Romanian). He hosts Spoken World Online, the Zoom arm of SpokenWord Paris. His first collection is called Humbledoves (Poems to Pigeons & Plants). He won Third Prize…

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QLPORYT Presents Jacqueline James: Encore Poetry Interview and Reading 1:02:00

11M ago1:02:00

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Bio: Jacqueline James is a self-made poet. She has published 17 books. Twelve of these books are poetry books and the other five are children's books, which are written with a jingle through the messages. The gift poetry came to her naturally at a young age. Jacqueline expresses the rhythm stanza of poetry. She considers herself to be a master of r…

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QLPORYT Presents Lauren Martin: Encore Poetry Interview and Reading 58:00

11M ago58:00

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Lauren Martin is a psychotherapist, poet, and a devoted Iyanifa practictioner. She lives in Oakland, California. Lauren studied poetry at Sarah Lawrence College. She spent years writing without submitting her work due to a long shamanic journey, which led her to both Ifá, and to writing "Night of the Hawk: Poems." Summary: In this episode, Dr. Mich…

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Music for a While #90: A winning violinist, etc. 42:24

11M ago42:24

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Werner Hink, who for many years was a concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, has died. Jay interviewed him some years ago and found him memorable. This episode ends with some playing by Hink (Bach). There is also some Schubert by Isaac Stern, whom Hink prized. There’s a little Broadway, a little rap. A nice buffet of music.Mozart, Overture to “T…

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QLPORYT Presents Poetry from the 2024 Audio Vault: Mike Jurkovic 1:07:00

12M ago1:07:00

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In this podcast episode, host Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews Mike Jurkovic, a globally published poet. They discuss Mike's poetic journey, his collections, and his views on the importance of poetry as a means of communication. Mike shares his approach to writing, influences, and the role of musicality and humor in his work. He reads several …

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QLPORYT Presents a Juneteenth Encore Poetry Reading: Two Sisters and a Brotha 1:28:00

12M ago1:28:00

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In honor of Juneteenth, QLPORYT presents a special episode titled "Two Sisters and a Brotha." Hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, this powerful poetry reading brings together renowned poets and real-life sisters Cheryl J. Jackson and Lyris Dee Wallace, who are not only best-selling authors but have also achieved the remarkable feat of reaching nu…

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Jeremy Black & James Panero discuss “Britain & the Middle East” 42:10

12M ago42:10

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Jeremy Black, author of “The Holocaust: History and Memory,” and James Panero, Executive Editor of “The New Criterion,” discuss the misplacing of blame for the Middle East’s instability.By The New Criterion

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QLPORYT Presents Linette Rabsatt: Encore Poetry Interview and Reading 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

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Episode Summary: This episode is an encore audio presentation of an interview with Lynette Rabsatt, a poet from the Virgin Islands who has been writing since 1996. Featuring over 200 pieces, Lynette's work aims to inspire and uplift through her blog and social media. The interview discusses the essence, importance, and themes of poetry, Lynette’s i…

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QLPORYT Presents Noreen Ann Snyder: Encore Poetry Interview and Reading 57:00

1y ago57:00

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In this episode of Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube, Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram interviews poet Noreen Snyder. Originally from Columbia City, Indiana, Noreen Snyder is a published author of five poetry books and the founder of The Poetry Club on Facebook. Noreen shares her poetic journey, discussing her themes of love, natur…

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QLPORYT Presents Teresa E. Gallion: Encore Poetry Interview and Reading 57:00

1y ago57:00

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Episode Summary: The Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube Podcast, hosted by Dr. Michael Anthony Ingram, features a deep dive into the poetic journey of renowned poet and author Teresa E. Gallion. Gallion discusses her experiences during a transformative trip to Egypt in May 2022, which inspired her latest poetry collection, 'Co…

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Music for a While #89: Ragtime & other riches 49:17

1y ago49:17

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Jay begins this episode with Paul Hindemith, who in 1921 combined his interest in ragtime with his love of Bach. There is also a minuet by Ravel, glancing back at Haydn. There is a song by Zemlinsky, setting Langston Hughes. There are wonders and curiosities in this episode—which, by the way, has a sponsor: Michael Lohafer, who, as Jay says, is “a …

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QLPORYT Presents Bill Cushing and Chuck Corbiserio 1:06:00

1y ago1:06:00

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Join us for the upcoming QLPORYT podcast on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 PM (PST)/5:00 PM (EST), featuring an interview with author and renowned poet Bill Cushing, as well as musician Chuck Corbisiero. Bill will also read excerpts from his riveting new book, "Heroic Brothers of the Civil War." The book focuses on two brothers’ exploits fighting…

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Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube Presents Skaja Evens 1:13:00

1y ago1:13:00

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Skaja Evens is a writer, publisher, and artist living in Southeast Virginia. She runs Mōtus Audāx Press and publishes Disturb The Universe Magazine and It Takes All Kinds Literary Zibe. Publication credits include Spillwords Press, Medusa’s Kitchen, Ink Pantry, Off the Coast, The Crossroads Lit Magazine, The Rye Whiskey Review, Synchronized Chaos, …

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QLPORYT Presents Kenneth Maswabi: Encore Poetry Interview and Reading 1:15:00

1y ago1:15:00

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My interview with the distinguished poet and author Kenneth Maswabi. He and I had originally met on Zoom on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (EST) or 7:00 PM Central Africa Time (CAT). Bio I am a 47 year old citizen of Botswana, Africa. I'm a General Practitioner /Medical Doctor by profession. My interest in Poetry is more…

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QLPORYT Presents Two Ladies and a Gentleman: Encore Poetry Reading 1:14:00

1y ago1:14:00

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You are invited to relive on audio a captivating poetry evening that took place on March 27, 2024, at 8:00 PM (EST), streaming live on YouTube and Zoom. "A Poetry Lovers Concert Featuring Two Ladies and a Gentleman" was proudly presented by Quintessential Listening Poetry Online Radio and YouTube. The event offered a unique showcase of verse and sp…

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QLPORYT Presents Ray Whitaker: Encore Poetry Interview and Reading 1:10:00

1y ago1:10:00

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My special guest on the Tuesday, April 2, 2024 episode of the QLPORYT podcast will be acclaimed poet and author Ray Whitaker. Ray has been writing both prose and poetry since he was seventeen. What Ray is writing now is very different from what he wrote so many years ago. All writers and poets are writing out of "the Self" however there are directi…

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Music for a While #88: Shout it out 39:54

1y ago39:54

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In this episode, Jay begins with a shout—“Carolina Shout,” the classic jazz number by James P. Johnson. There are songs by Schumann, Puccini, and Porter (Cole). There are piano preludes—starter pieces by their composers. At the end, there is a sunburst of calypso. Enjoy this smorgasbord.Johnson, James P., “Carolina Shout”Schumann, “Röseleine, Rösel…

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QLPORYT Presents Celebrating Women in Poetry: An Encore Poetry Reading 1:22:00

1y ago1:22:00

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On Saturday, March 23, 2024, we hosted a special program—a Zoom/YouTube episode entitled "Celebrating Women in Poetry." This profound event was dedicated to honoring Women's History Month through the medium of verse. Through the power of poetry, we invited our audience to immerse themselves in the strength, resilience, and beauty embodied by women'…

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Todd Cirillo: Encore Book Interview and Reading 1:03:00

1y ago1:03:00

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Original Air Date: Thursday, March 14 8:00 PM Todd Cirillo was born of bastard lineage. He has many books and misdemeanors. His books include; Sucker’s Paradise, Burning the Evidence, ROXY, Three For the Road, Kisses From A Straight Razor and Disposable Darlings (Roadside Press March 2024). He is co-founder and editor of Six Ft. Swells Press, and h…

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Celaine Charles: Encore Book Interview and Reading 1:24:00

1y ago1:24:00

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Celaine is a multi-genre author living in the Pacific Northwest. She balances her dual life writing poetry and fiction by night and teaching elementary students by day. On the poetry side, her chapbook Colors Collected (stemming from her Channillo-hosted, online poetry series, Colors) launched in 2019 (Palmetto Publishing Group). Her newest full co…

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QLPORYT Proudly Presents Stacy Ardis Dyson: An Encore Poetry Reading 1:14:00

1y ago1:14:00

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Stacy Dyson is a Black woman poet, playwright, and acapella vocalist who explores/illuminates the life/times of the Black woman. She has released six chapbooks, five CDs, and performed/workshopped all over the country. Following her last collections, LOVELY AND SUFFERING and FOLLOW ME ON THIS, she is working on a new collection called BECAUSE THE S…

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Margaret R. Sáraco - Encore Book Interview and Poetry Reading 1:13:00

1y ago1:13:00

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Original Airdate: Tuesday, February 6 8:00 PM Margaret R. Sáraco is a storyteller writing at the intersection of poetry, fiction, and memoir. Her writing appears in anthologies and literary journals including Paterson Literary Review, Exit 13, The Path Literary Magazine, Book of Matches, Greening the Earth (Penguin Books), Lips, and Kerning: A Spac…

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QLPORYT Presents Women's Power: Global Poetics 2:06:00

1y ago2:06:00

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Women, as the creators of global poetry, embody resilience, compassion, and profound insight. Despite facing adversity, they craft verses that reach beyond borders, resonating with shared human experiences. Through their stories, struggles, and successes, women offer diverse perspectives, encouraging us to value diversity, empathy, and poetry's abi…

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Peter Vertacnik reads from “The Nature of Things Fragile” 16:51

1y ago16:51

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The Friends of The New Criterion recently gathered for an evening in celebration of Peter Vertacnik, whose “The Nature of Things Fragile” won the magazine’s twenty-third poetry prize. Listen to hear Peter read a number of poems from this new collection.By The New Criterion

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Music for a While #87: Spring forward 38:28

1y ago38:28

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Jay has assembled a little celebration of spring: songs, arias, a symphony, a sonata. Who doesn’t want to sing spring?Argento, “Spring,” from “Six Elizabethan Songs”Sinding, “Rustle of Spring”Wagner, “Du bist der Lenz,” from “Die Walküre”Beethoven, “Spring” Sonata, RondoStrauss, “Herr Lenz”Saint-Saëns, “Printemps qui commence,” from “Samson et Dali…

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Goodbye, Dr. Banda 17:40

1y ago17:40

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On March 14, the Friends and Young Friends of The New Criterion gathered at the magazine’s headquarters to hear remarks from Dr. Alexander Chula on his new book, “Goodbye, Dr. Banda: Lessons for the West From a Small African Country.”By The New Criterion

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