poetry/spoken word

  • Poets at Play

    Did you know that, Langston Hughes has the distinction of being at the top of the list of the most popular historical poets? This little gem was discovered on the Academy of American Poets website, which keeps a list of the most popular contemporary and historical poets. Known for his poetry, Hughes wrote the celebrated… Continue reading

  • Omar Souleyman: Syria’s ambassador of pop

    Seattle is in for a treat on June 9, as international legend Omar Souleyman graces Neumos with his heady blend of Syrian folk and pop. Though he is well-known in his native country and actively performing material since 1994, it wasn’t until recently that Souleyman’s recordings have been released stateside, thanks to Seattle label Sublime Frequencies.… Continue reading

  • You’re a Poet, and You Know It!

    April is National Poetry Month, and there are lots of local venues to encourage you to read, write and listen to poetry. First up is the Northeast Library’s all-ages poetry contest. All throughout April, everyone is invited to submit an original one page poem written in the last year, for the chance to win prizes in three age… Continue reading

  • Crawlspace returns to the Library!

    What is Crawlspace? It is a collaboratively written book-length poem originally commissioned by Doug Nufer for presentation at the “Leg to Stand On” Reading Series in 2005. “The first time C.E. Putnam and Daniel Comiskey performed their collaborative work Crawlspace, it may have been the best reading I’d been to in Seattle,” wrote a reviewer… Continue reading