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 ...

For award-winning artist Amanda Shea, spoken word poetry is more than just performance; it’s transcendent. “It’s an invitation to the spirit,” Shea said on GBH’s Under the Radar. “It’s also an ...

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 ...

A spoken word poet whose work was used during London's New Year's Eve fireworks display said he was "flabbergasted" by having ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- A spoken word poet who lives in Raleigh is finally getting global recognition after more than two decades in the business. Her words are a mix of storytelling and hip hop. All ...

BUEA, Cameroon (AP) — A woman cried out upon seeing what looked like a corpse, a sheet-covered form lying on a stretcher. As volunteers wheeled it onto the stage, Boris Taleabong Alemnge recited a ...

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 ...

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 ...

Campus spoken-word poetry group WORD! is performing three shows on campus this weekend at Rites and Reason Theatre, beginning last night. Sarah Kay '10, one of the performers, said she has been ...