Video: A Love Poem for Lonely Prime Numbers
Performance poet (and math student) Harry Baker spins a love poem about his favorite kind of numbers — the lonely, love-lorn prime. He also has a complaint about Paper People. Here are two lively, inspiring poems from this charming performer.
Video: “Renegade” by Kate Tempest
Kate Tempest is the most exciting thing to happen to the English language in a long time.
Jose Padua: The Birth of the Spoken Word Demon
I’d been back in Washington for a month when, standing by the magazine racks at Tower Records, I spotted someone I knew on the cover of High Times. It was … Continue reading
Video: “The Ballad of Terry and Clive” by Kate Tempest
In November 2013, performance poet Kate Tempest and Battersea Arts Centre embarked on a journey together to tour the award winning show Brand New Ancients. … Continue reading
Jose Padua: How I Tried To Escape The Sick World Of Poetry
The rules were that you had to give your name and occupation before reciting your first poem. Naturally, I tried to evade this unnecessary formality which to me seemed akin … Continue reading
