Def Poetry

6th Ill List promises unforgettable night of spoken word

source: Modesto Bee

Buddy Wakefield — The two-time individual world poetry slam champion has been featured on National Public Radio, the BBC and hbo's "Def Poetry Jam. ...

Published Sun, Dec 6

Bruce George Performs at Berklee Poetry Slam

source: Computing News

George is most known for co-founding Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam (HBO), which won the Peabody Award in 1999. He has also founded other organizations such ... and more »

Published Thu, Nov 19

Hay School jams at poetry slam

source: Austin Weekly

With Def Poetry Jam and movies like Love Jones, poetry or spoken word is very entrenched into American society, but not so much in the United Kingdom, ... and more »

Published Wed, Nov 11

Choreographer and poet win Charlotte Street award

source: Kansas City Star

 MO “Every now and then there might be one or two students who are naturally inclined to write poetry, but most often students shy away from it. But slam poetry reaches young people in a way that traditional poetry doesn't, so I use clips from 'Def Poetry ...

Published Sat, Jun 6

Madison Poetry Slam Finals

source: Isthmus

 WI The night will be hosted by nationally-recognized slam poet Dan Vaughn, a regular member of the Milwaukee national slam team and Def Poetry Jam performer. Last year's National Poetry Slam, held for the first time in Madison, proved that the city as a ...

Published Fri, May 15

Madison Poetry Slam Finals

source: Isthmus Daily Page

 WI The night will be hosted by nationally-recognized slam poet Dan Vaughn, a regular member of the Milwaukee national slam team and Def Poetry Jam performer. Last year's National Poetry Slam, held for the first time in Madison, proved that the city as a ...

Published Wed, May 13

TV | Five nights, seven reality shows: How much would you pay?

source: Kansas City Star

 MO - Aaron Barnhart I'll get back to you as soon as I mention these other shows: •“Brave New Voices,” 10 pm Sundays, HBO. A series about future “Def Poetry Jam” contestants, this chronicle of a teen poetry slam in NYC is marred by a self-serving tone and the editors' ...

Published Sun, Apr 12

Slam poet speaks at Diversity Week - Independent Collegian

source: Independent Collegian

Slam poet speaks at Diversity Week He was a finalist at the national and world poetry slams, two-time Chicago youth poetry slam champion and has been featured on HBO’s “Def Poetry.” During his passionate and engaging performance, Lau performed works that dealt with everything from his ...

Published Thu, Apr 9