• Episode 1: Origins of the Uptown Poetry Slam

  • Apr 4 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
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Episode 1: Origins of the Uptown Poetry Slam

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  • In this episode, Marc Kelly Smith, the founder of the poetry slam movement, traces its origins from a Chicago jazz lounge to a global phenomenon that merges performance with poetry. He highlights the transformative power of slams in fostering community and empowering diverse voices, showcasing the movement's lasting impact on the art of spoken word.

    Recorded by: Tony Scott-Green

    Directed by: Hugh Schulze
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