Category Archives: Poetry

African Stream | ‘HISTORY OR HIS STORY?’ – RAP PIONEER Many consider him the godfather of rap. Gil-Scott Heron left a permanent mark on poetry, music and culture at large 

Posted on March 2, 2024 by agogo22
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Seasons greetings from our little multinational empire 🎄

Posted on March 1, 2024 by agogo22
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If you speak with darkness… | Lemn Sissay OBE FRSL

Posted on December 19, 2023 by agogo22
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“This planet is for everyone, borders are for no one. It’s all about freedom”  | The Jazz Cafe 

Posted on December 13, 2023 by agogo22
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Mark Shayler | “I feel such grief about the death of @officialbenjaminzephaniah…”

Posted on December 7, 2023 by agogo22
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A moving poem from @brian_bilston . Read it down. Then read it up. Expand your circle of empathy…

Posted on August 14, 2023 by agogo22
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Commonword Cultureword (@cultureword) • Instagram reel

Posted on May 25, 2023 by agogo22
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BBC Radio 4 – This Cultural Life, Linton Kwesi Johnson

Posted on April 18, 2023 by agogo22

Reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson reveals his cultural influences. Reggae poet Linton Kwesi Johnson reveals the influences and experiences that inspired his own creativity. Born in Jamaica, he moved to south London in 1963 at the age of eleven. He … Continue reading →

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#Twitter micropoetry competition launched today by @UoMCreativeMCR to mark #worldpoetryday

Posted on March 21, 2023 by agogo22
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Tuesday is #WorldPoetryDay.

Posted on March 21, 2023 by agogo22
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