Written, Spoken, Heard – July 23
07/23/2008
Judging from Scott Woods review and the subsequent commentary I am returning from my internet hiatus just in time. I posted the press release for Bob Bryan’s “Graffiti Verite 7: Random Urban Static: The Iridescent Equations of Spoken Word”” a few weeks back and they asked me to review the DVD. Today while clearing my inbox and compiling info for posts I ran across a discussion on Scott Woods Live Journal. I must say I had planned to look at the DVD tonight anyway but after reading the commentary I am anxious to have my own opinion. There are wealth of indie spoken word documentaries being produced plus wanna-be-documentaries courtesy of YouTube. I am not a film critic but I take documentaries about my art very seriously and as an artist I look at them critically. I promised to complete the review this week so check out Friday’s post to read it but you can form your own opinion buy purchasing the DVD.
Review: GV7 - By Scott Woods(Scott Woods)
Because I suspect my latest review of a poetry documentary may not make it to the site that commissioned me for it, here is my review of Bob Bryan’s “Graffiti Verite 7: Random Urban Static: The Iridescent Equations of Spoken Word”. …read more
My Freedom Song: Wire Skin, by Melissa Lozano - By javier(javier)
This week’s undocumented poem is by Melissa Lozano, a poet and spoken word artist who is taking part in this week’s flor y canto festivities in San Francisco’s Mission district. (Vide the post below). The poem appears in an anthology I …read more
marlon unas esguerra - By Abdul-Halim V.(Abdul-Halim V.)
Here is a spoken word piece, “Morning Papers” from Marlon Unas Esguerra on Def Poetry Jam. I don’t know about specific theologies but it is my understanding that both identify as Asian American and Muslim spoken word artists. …read more
Fall Courses are a Go! – By vswblog
Learn how to structure your thoughts and write for the spoken word. Explore voice production and vocal variety. Use natural gestures to add interest and emphasis. Practice answering questions, handling hecklers and connecting with your …read more
