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 ...

The award winning Canadian poet celebrates 32 years of career by bringing his annual spoken word concert, When Brothers Speak ...

BUEA, Cameroon — A woman cried out upon seeing a sheet-covered form on a stretcher. As volunteers wheeled it onto the stage, Boris Taleabong Alemnge recited a poem whose title spoke the unspoken: ...

Everyone has a story, but some of us are blessed with the ability to convey it beautifully. Edwin Sheppard, founder of Blooming Rose Promotions and Entertainment, and business partner Jerris ...

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 ...

With spoken word poets like Qui Qarre, Dorphan, Mumbi Macharia, Kenner B, Raya Wambui, Wanjiku Mwaura, Namatsi Lukoye, Teardrops, Mufasa, Sitawa Namwalie, Sitawa Wafula, Anne Moraa and Ngwatilo Mawiyo ...

Dasan Ahanu, 2023 Piedmont Laureate and Durham-based poet, said spoken word poetry saved his life. After stumbling onto an open mic night devoted to the art form — which Ahanu described as the ...

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 ...