From ancient Greek soapbox soliloquies to viral TikTok videos of poetry slams, spoken word has always charged language with kinetic immediacy. Encompassing a unique blend of honesty and an engaging ...
When you imagine a lyric video maker, you’re likely to think of music—the boom of the bass in a pop song or the silky flow of rap music. However, what if we crossed that line? What if lyric-like ...
Aug. 12—Your words are your most expensive possession. They will determine your eternal destiny. Do not be deterred by the erroneous notion that words are cheap. While they are plentiful, they are ...
Whether it’s to themselves, their spouse or their dog, reading aloud is essential to the writing process for these Times reporters. By Sarah Bahr Times Insider explains who we are and what we do and ...
Charles Darwin found inspiration for his theory of evolution in birds’ beaks, giant tortoise shells—and language. “The survival or preservation of certain favored words in the struggle for existence ...
Spoken word artists perform with hip hop stars at the 2024 Dodge Poetry Festival. During the 2024 Dodge Poetry Festival at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), iconic spoken word artists ...
Words carry immense power, capable of building or destroying relationships in an instant. Once spoken, they take on a life of their own, creating ripples that cannot be undone. While apologies may ...
In “Spoken Word: A Cultural History,” Joshua Bennett traces the roots, rise and influence of a movement that continues to reverberate. By Tas Tobey When you purchase an independently reviewed book ...
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