Mrs. Krikorian
President Obama speaks and is joined by renowned poet, Youssef Biaz reciting ‘Mrs. Krikorian’ for a celebration of Poetry Out Loud at the White House.
Videos
Ain’t No Sunshine
Hearts broke all over the world the day a young Michael Jackson started singing.
Wet Dreamz
J. Cole breaks it down in this recounting of high school love and his first time.
Tim Burton’s Nightmare Before Christmas Poem
Who doesn’t love the Nightmare Before Christmas movie just the way it is? Well, maybe Tim Burton’s original concept idea might change your mind. If anything it’s pretty cool to watch!
Roaches…Why Must They Die Poem
Enjoy the infamous, comical, and at times crazy rant poetry of Thierry Lundy as he lays down his plans for killing roaches. Hands down the funniest performance I’ve ever had the opportunity to have see in this lifetime.
Between The Lions Rock Out To Bebop
I can honestly say that if it weren’t for shows like this when I was a kid I would never have been the music or poetry fan I am today. Between The Lions introduce their Charlie Parker and Bebop episode.
Changing The World, One Word At A Time
Check out Rude Feminist Poetry on The Queen Latifah Show. These girls killed it!
Niggas, Niggers, and Niggaz
Here Julian Curry discusses the long history of the unforgettable and regrettable word that is nigger through spoken word.
Coded Language
Saul Williams performs his classic poem Coded Language.
I Am Ready For Love Rendition
I felt like singing, so I’m thinking India.Arie is great for this moment. Poet, lyricist, and she’s an awesome singer.
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