For this slam poet and social artist, storytelling is a tool to connect communities and amplify marginalized voices.

What is a song? Does it always require lyrics? No, not always. Does it always require live instruments? No, not always. Does it always require music? Maybe, maybe not. What about singing? Hmm ...

"A poetry slam is a competitive art event in which poets perform spoken word poetry before a live audience and a panel of judges," a release said. "While formats can vary, slams are often loud and ...

As I weaved through the verses, I felt myself steadying on stage, anticipating the next line and delivering it with just the ...

He is best known for his 2020 “America's Got Talent” win, earning the coveted golden buzzer, and is the competition's first ...

Richmond hip-hop legend Mad Skillz, also known as Donnie Shaquan Lewis, earned a Grammy nomination for his spoken word album ...

The Richmond rapper Mad Skillz — also known as Shaqwan Lewis — was nominated in the Best Spoken Word Poetry Album category, ...

On Saturday evening, around 200 students flooded an auditorium in William L. Harkness Hall for WORD’s annual fall spoken word ...

In the team are the foremost Comrade Poet and curator of AJ House of Poetry in Lagos, Dagga Tolar; award-winning storyteller and poet Toby Abiodun; celebrated artist/performance poet, Evelyn D’Poet; ...

New Dominion Bookshop in Charlottesville will host an open mic in conjunction with Flux Spoken Word and Poetry on Friday, Nov ...

Poetry is a fascinating form of art with a long and beautiful history. However, it often doesn’t get the recognition it ...