5/19/2023 0 Comments Unraveling by brandon leake![]() ![]() Take a look back at some of the most influential pioneers, as well as today’s modern and innovative voices.īob Kaufman, a Black Jewish poet who studied with the New School, infused his poetry with jazz influences and the rhythms of daily life. ![]() Despite its recent boost, spoken word poetry’s origins go back further than many people realize. īehind this increasingly mainstream appeal, it’s easy to see why spoken word has become so beloved: Many fans have cited the form’s diversity and accessibility, seeing slam as a way to introduce poetry to new generations. And in 2020, Brandon Leake brought slam poetry to perhaps its biggest and most national stage yet, becoming the first spoken word poet to be prominently featured on America’s Got Talent. Many high school English lesson plans now incorporate spoken word, with many schools even forming teams and traveling to competitions. Rudy Francisco performed his piece “Rifle” on The Tonight Show. Channels like Button Poetry -publisher of renowned spoken word artists Neil Hilborn and Andrea Gibson-regularly garner millions of views on YouTube. ![]() Spoken word poetry is one of the most popular subgenres of poetry today. ![]()
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