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As Odysseus returns to film, Daisy Dunn considers how oral storytelling may shape the future of how we listen, remember and ...
Spoken-word poets in Cameroon use art to denounce civil war, shedding light on the unspoken horrors of conflict.
In Cameroon’s civil war, spoken-word poets speak the unspeakable “The day you die, people will cry,” the 24-year-old told hundreds of audience members in an embattled part of southwest Cameroon.
Spoken-word poets in Cameroon are using their art form to help communities cope with traumas left by the ongoing civil war ...
A spoken word event has been praised for offering a "safe space to be seen and heard" by a poet. The monthly open mic poetry night, called Rushden Rhymes, welcomes first time performers as well as ...
Northamptonshire poet, Abbi Jinks, performed at the spoken word event and praised the supportive and friendly atmosphere A spoken word event has been praised for offering a "safe space to be seen ...
Power of spoken-word poetry led Malik Yusef to overcome many struggles Malik Yusef overcame a mountain of challenges that for many might seem insurmountable — disabilities, poverty, violence ...
Yusef received two nominations for the 2025 Grammys. While he has previously won for writing collaborations with major stars, this year was his first nomination for his own spoken-word poetry album.
At the heart of every thriving community is a commitment to its children, and for Mount Pleasant families, Spoken Word Children’s Therapy offers comprehensive care right at home.
People and culture specialist Sanjana Uppili balances corporate life with poetry performances, aiming to expand Chennai's spoken word community.