April is National Poetry Month, and what better way to take in some inspiring verses than by listening to podcasts from the ALOUD archives. Over the years, ALOUD has welcomed to the stage some of today’s most captivating poets to read and discuss their work. From Pulitzer-prize winners with career-spanning collected works to young poets with their groundbreaking debut books, from the internationally renowned to local legends, we’ve got a diverse mix of poetry that is sure to speak to you. Listen in to some of these highlights below, or explore ALOUD’s growing poetry collection on the Media Archive.
Robert Creeley
This podcast is a discussion from 2000’s “Words In the World” series; a curated series of artists whose stories, essays, poems, novels, and films illuminated a global culture in crisis and celebration, extending their imaginations into the vast territory of the heart and the world.
A Tribute to Wanda Coleman with Terrance Hayes, Douglas Kearney, and Others
Los Angeles’ unofficial poet laureate, Wanda Coleman, was celebrated during this evening of readings and shared memories. Honoring what she did for poetry and who she was in Los Angeles: a larger-than-life figure who for decades reminded us how to be our own most authentic selves, who made us remember histories of poetry and oppression and music.
Browse all the great podcasts and videos from past ALOUD programs at the Media Archive.
