Useful Links
Beyond the page: Bringing poetry to life with jazz - Artist Andi Kopek to release a preview of his multimedia poem collection
The YouTube video showcases Jóhann Jóhannsson’s hauntingly beautiful soundtrack for the film "Arrival."
Article: on Poetry Foundation explores the dynamic relationship between poetry and music, emphasizing how both art forms have influenced and enriched each other across various cultures and historical periods. Link
“Pairing of Great Art Forms”: concert at Rancho Bernardo Library on Sept. 14 features pianist Helena Wei alongside visual artist Ruoying Tang and poet Tara Gilboy, combining piano music with artwork and poetry. Link
Athina Sissy Doutsiou - Spoken Word Single: This page features a spoken word single by Athina Sissy Doutsiou, blending poetry with experimental soundscapes. Link
Film Poetry: A platform dedicated to the intersection of poetry and cinema, showcasing international poetry films. Link
The Institute: The homepage of The Institute for Experimental Arts, focusing on avant-garde art and experimental performances. Link
Tasos Sagris - FilmFreeway: Information about Tasos Sagris, a filmmaker and poet, including details on his submissions and awards. Link
Linton Kwesi Johnson Interview: An interview with legendary reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson on his career and influences. Link
Hayley Frances Events: Events and workshops by Hayley Frances, focusing on mindfulness and creative expression. Link
Words2Music Review - Broadway Baby: A review of “Words2Music,” a performance blending poetry with music, highlighting its impact. Link
New Poetry Album Features Maxine Waters: An article on a poetry album featuring political figures like Maxine Waters, highlighting its themes and impact. Link
Atlantic Poetry Album - Billboard: Details on the Atlantic Records poetry album “On Imaginationr,” featuring artists like Roberta Flack and Valerie Simpson. Link
Kim Stafford Celebrates New Poetry Book: Coverage of Kim Stafford’s new poetry book, celebrating his contributions to the literary world. Link
Poetry and Music - Limelight Arts: An exploration of how poetry and music intertwine, featuring insights from various artists and composers. Link
Poetry Film Live: A platform for showcasing poetry films, offering a collection of visual poetry from various filmmakers. Link
Helen Dewbery on Vimeo: A collection of poetry films by Helen Dewbery, exploring the visual and auditory representation of poetry. Link
Moor Mother at Vancouver International Jazz Festival: An article featuring Moor Mother’s performance at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, emphasizing her fusion of poetry and music. Link
Zach Savich - Poetry and Song Event: Details of Zach Savich’s event, “Ditties and Frolics and Aches,” combining poetry and song. Link
Global Times - Poetry and Music: An article discussing the influence of poetry on Chinese music, highlighting cultural intersections. Link
Terry Waite’s Choral Work at Salisbury Cathedral: Coverage of Terry Waite’s new choral work launched at Salisbury Cathedral, combining poetry and music. Link
Lasisi’s 7th Album - Orere: A feature on Lasisi’s seventh album, exploring the blend of musical poetry in his latest work. Link
Indybay - Poetry and Protest: An article on the intersection of poetry and protest, exploring how spoken word influences activism. Link
Lieder and Classical Music: A detailed exploration of Lieder, a genre of classical music that sets poetry to music, featuring key composers. Link
Music and Poetry Blog - Radio Art: A blog post exploring the timeless relationship between music and poetry, highlighting historical and contemporary examples. Link
Baltimore Post Examiner - Poetry and Music: An article discussing the magical blend of poetry and music, focusing on various artists and performances. Link
Musical Setting of Poetry - Wikipedia: An overview of musical settings of poetry, with examples from classical composers like Franz Schubert and Robert Schumann. Link
Poetry and Music Collection - Poetry Foundation: A curated collection from the Poetry Foundation, exploring the relationship between poetry and music. Link
Guardian Article - Cerys Matthews on Poetry and Music: Cerys Matthews discusses the close relationship between poetry and music, highlighting personal insights and examples. Link
Poets.org - Poetry & Music: An exploration of how poetry and music have been intertwined throughout history, with examples and analysis. Link
Sung Poetry - Wikipedia: A Wikipedia entry on sung poetry, discussing its history and cultural significance across different regions. Link
WQXR - Poetry and Classical Music: A feature on WQXR highlighting seven pieces that demonstrate the synergy between poetry and classical music. Link
Magma Poetry - How Poetry and Music Mix: An article from Magma Poetry examining the various ways poetry and music can blend to create new artistic expressions. Link
Art Song - Wikipedia: An entry discussing art song, a genre of music where poetry is set to music, with a focus on composers like Schubert and Schumann. Link
Menominee Rapper - Richy Rich: A feature on Richy Rich, a Menominee rapper from Green Bay, discussing his story and musical influences. Link
Spoken Word Night at Iowa State: Coverage of a spoken word night featuring performances by Asia Samson, blending poetry and storytelling. Link
Glacier Symphony’s Original Composition: A report on the Glacier Symphony’s performance featuring an original composition inspired by Heather Cahoon’s poetry. Link
Poetry Made an Unhappy Match in Baroque Concert: This review critiques a recent Baroque concert, highlighting a mismatch between the poetry recitations and the musical performances. The reviewer felt the integration of spoken word disrupted the concert’s flow, detracting from the overall experience. Link
Afghan Singer Nashenas’ Legacy: An obituary reflecting on Nashenas, a legendary Afghan singer, and his cultural impact. Known for blending Pashto and Dari poetry with music, his work became a unifying force in Afghanistan’s divided society. Link
Review: Stutzmann, ASO and Chorus in Brahms’ Choral Music: Nathalie Stutzmann led the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in a powerful performance of Brahms’ choral works, demonstrating the ensemble’s skill in capturing the emotional depth of the music. Link
Women in the Arts Festival - Voices of the Revolution: This article covers the “Women in the Arts Festival,” focusing on a collaboration between pianist Adrienne Torf and other artists to celebrate women’s contributions to social change through music and storytelling. Link
Poetry Meets Jazz at Trinidad Town Hall: An event at Trinidad Town Hall combined live jazz with poetry readings, creating an immersive cultural experience that highlighted the natural synergy between the two art forms. Link
Review: “I Swallowed a Moon Made of Iron” at OzAsia Festival: This review discusses the OzAsia Festival’s staging of “I Swallowed a Moon Made of Iron,” a performance that blends poetry and music to explore the plight of Chinese migrant workers. The production received praise for its emotional depth and innovative presentation. Link
US Poet Laureate Joy Harjo’s Play with Music Streaming Debut: Joy Harjo’s play, which blends poetry, music, and Native American storytelling, is making its streaming debut, offering audiences a chance to experience her unique artistic vision online. Link
Charlotte Yates Brings Katherine Mansfield’s Poetry to Life at Tauranga Arts Festival: At the Tauranga Arts Festival, Charlotte Yates leads a performance that transforms Katherine Mansfield’s poetry into music through the work of seven songwriters, enriching the literary legacy with contemporary musical interpretations. Link
Hip-Hop Highlights for Hispanic Heritage Month: WTTW’s article curates a playlist that celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month through the lens of hip-hop, featuring influential artists and tracks that represent the diverse cultural contributions to the genre. Link
“Freedom First” Concert Series: Keith LaMar Performs Spoken Word Poetry from Death Row: Keith LaMar, performing from death row, uses spoken word poetry to convey powerful messages about freedom and justice, part of the “Freedom First” concert series that amplifies voices of the incarcerated. Link
How Music Enhances Poetry - Leroy Anderson House Program: This program at the Leroy Anderson House highlighted the symbiotic relationship between music and poetry, demonstrating how musical compositions can enhance the emotional and narrative impact of poetic works. Link
Michael Smith’s “Mi Cyaan Believe It”: An article that delves into Michael Smith’s album “Mi Cyaan Believe It,” exploring how the poet uses reggae and spoken word to comment on social and political issues, becoming a seminal voice in Jamaican music. Link
Perception 3 - New Jazz Release: “Perception 3” is highlighted as a significant new release in the jazz genre, featuring innovative compositions and performances that push the boundaries of contemporary jazz. Link
Generative AI Transforms Poetry into Music: A new generative AI technology is being used to transform poetry into music, demonstrating the evolving relationship between art and technology and opening new avenues for creative expression. Link
Dianne McIntyre’s “In the Same Tongue”: This review praises Dianne McIntyre’s work “In the Same Tongue,” which powerfully combines poetry, music, and dance to explore themes of identity and cultural heritage. Link
Lawrence Brownlee’s Rising at San Francisco Opera: The San Francisco Opera review commends tenor Lawrence Brownlee’s performance in “Rising,” noting his exceptional vocal delivery and emotional depth in interpreting a diverse musical program. Link
Aja Monet’s Surrealist Blues Poetry Debut Album: Aja Monet announces her debut album with a surrealist blues aesthetic, introducing her unique blend of poetry and music through the “Heavy / Castaway” video. Link
Samora Pinderhughes - Music and Sociopolitical Issues: Samora Pinderhughes, a Harvard graduate student, uses his music to explore sociopolitical issues, blending his academic insights with creative expression to address contemporary challenges. Link
Chris Olander - An Evening of Poetry & Music: An event hosted by Chris Olander, featuring a night of poetry and music, offering an intimate experience that blends spoken word with musical accompaniment. Link
Opera Omaha’s Annual Poetry & Music Project - Call for Submissions: Opera Omaha invites submissions for its annual Poetry & Music Project, encouraging young poets and composers to collaborate and create new works that merge these two art forms. Link
Jazz and Politics on KCRW: This KCRW segment explores the intersection of jazz and politics, discussing how musicians use their art to comment on social issues and influence cultural discourse. Link
Doctor Highlights Power of Poetry and Music: A doctor emphasizes the therapeutic power of poetry and music in this brief, showcasing how these forms of expression can aid in mental health and healing. Link
My Inspiration - Music and Identity: A musician reflects on how their inspiration comes from the version of themselves they aspire to be, illustrating the deep connection between music, identity, and personal growth. Link