Jan 1st, 2009 · In his public appearances, President-elect Barack Obama has been known to quote poetry and harken back to his school music teacher. He likes the works of Stevie Wonder, Toni Morrison and Ernest Hemingway, to name a few. NPR's Elizabeth Blair talks with Steve Inskeep about Obama's potential influence on federal policy toward the arts.
Dec 23rd, 2008 · An honest and seasoned performer, Mayfield has a real knack for poetry and powerful lyrics. At 19, the singer-songwriter already has a wealth of experience behind her. In a video session from Folk Alley, she performs two songs from her debut album.
Dec 19th, 2008 · With his back against the wall, the Illinois governor turns to...Rudyard Kipling? Turns out the English poet is a favorite of high-profile people in times of crisis.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Based out of his tiny, rustic hometown of Slaughters, Ky., songwriter and guitarist Chris Knight writes backwoods poetry with introspection he's clearly gained by living the words he writes. On this Mountain Stage appearance, Knight performs songs from his latest album, Heart of Stone, as well as the title cut from his previous record, Enough Rope.
Oct 9th, 2008 · Poet Nikki Giovanni says her new book, Hip Hop Speaks To Children, aims to teach children poetry, history and culture through cadence. Poems by such greats as Langston Hughes are set to blues, jazz or gospel music.
Oct 6th, 2008 · In her latest project, poet and wordsmith Nikki Giovanni brings together poetry and hip hop that's suitable for young ears. NPR's Tony Cox speaks with Giovanni about the new book, Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat.
Aug 7th, 2008 · As medal-winners step up to the podium in this year's Summer Olympics, commentator Miles Hoffman says, we're bound to hear quite a few national anthems, some of which come equipped with bad poetry and stilted music.
Jul 23rd, 2008 · In Horacio Castellanos Moya's dazzling novel, a boozing hack writer chronicling the stories of Central American natives finds both poetry and paranoia.