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Badilisha Poetry Radio

Badilisha Poetry Radio uniquely focuses on podcasts by poets from the African Continent and its Diaspora. This online platform creates a dynamic space in which to appreciate, celebrate and discover contemporary Pan-African poetry. The weekly podcasts feature a vast spectrum of voices across poetic genres.

http://badilishapoetry.com/

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Kerouac, The Movie > full length documentary

“Kerouac, the Movie” – a full length documentary study of literary genius and archetypal beat poet – Jack Kerouac.

Includes Jack Kerouac being interviewed by Steve Allen in 1959 and reading from his most famous novel.


The Revolution Will Not Be Televised > Gil Scott Heron

A collage of Youtube clips to the original recording from Gil Scott Heron’s classic piece.

Words: Gil Scott Heron

Video artist: unknown.

For those young ‘uns who haven’t heard of Gil, below is full length documentary about the legendary poet and his contribution to the artform.

Rest In Peace

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For more:

http://gilscottheron.net/