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"A fascinating history of the art form that has transformed the cultural landscape, by one of its influential practitioners, an award-winning poet, professor, and slam champion In 2009, when he was twenty years old, Joshua Bennett was invited to perform a spoken word poem for Barack and Michelle Obama, at the same White House "Poetry Jam" where Lin Manuel-Miranda declaimed the opening bars of a work-in-progress that would soon revolutionize American theatre. That meeting is but one among many in the trajectory of Bennett's young life, as he rode the cresting wave of spoken word through the 2010s. In this book, he goes back to its roots, considering the Black Arts movement and the prominence of poetry and song in Black education; the origins of the famed Nuyorican Poets Cafe in the Lower East Side living room of the visionary Miguel Algarín, who hosted verse gatherings with legendary figures like Ntozake Shange and Miguel Piñero; the rapid growth of the "slam" format that was pioneered at the Get Me High Lounge in Chicago; the perfect storm of spoken word's rise during the explosion of social media; and Bennett's own journey alongside his older sister, whose work to promote the form helped shape spaces online and elsewhere dedicated to literature and the pursuit of human freedom. A celebration of voices outside the dominant cultural narrative, who boldly embraced an array of styles and forms and redefined what-and whom-the mainstream would include, Bennett's book illuminates the profound influence spoken word has had everywhere melodious words are heard, from Broadway to academia, from the podiums of political protest to cafes, schools, and rooms full of strangers all across the world"-- No library descriptions found. |
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As you might expect from a book written by a poet, the words flow from the page eloquently and it is obvious it was written by a true literary craftsman. It is such a pleasure to read books like Spoken Word, that are so beautifully written. Adding to that effect, this story comes straight from the author's heart and that shows on every page.
I found the descriptions and events surrounding Slam poetry to be fascinating, as well as learning about some of the talented performers themselves. Slam poetry as an event that evolved its own set of specific rules and regulations for competition. Competitions occur internationally. The digital age has very much broadened the horizons for Slam poetry, too, as you can imagine. All of these elements are covered in detail.
This book is also part autobiography, shining a light on certain moments and snippets of time in the author's life that led him to Slam poetry and all of his many achievements.
I think Slam poetry is an enjoyable, enriching and informative read. ( )