We are back! The second stop of our NYC Tour, February 22, 2015 at The Bowery Poetry Club. Calling all Hopeless Romantics…. Calling all Hopeful Romantics… What better way to celebrate the month of February than with LOVE? And what better way to interpret Love than with POETRY? The Canvas of Words Tour makes its second stop ~ February 22, ... Read More »
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Wounded Flowers by Thomas Fucaloro
We asked Thomas Fucaloro about his connection with Charles Bukowski and he explains through a poem WOUNDED FLOWERS I think it’s important to love the art but not necessarily the one birthing or vomiting it. I don’t want to know the painter just want to know that it has been painted. Charles says: Hello, welcome to my wounds, ... Read More »
They Are Stealing My Ideas! by Advocate of Wordz
If you read the title of this blog and immediately thought to yourself, “yes, they are/have!” then I graciously ask you allow me the space to say “Congratulations!”. Theft of ideas or (a much friendlier term) emulating a style within the world of art is by far more common than and as long in the tooth as an original thought. ... Read More »
Ngoma Hill performs at Walt Whitman Birthplace
There Are None so Blind by Jamaal St. John
Our featured artist Jamaal St. John speaks out on Ferguson and more… It is too easy to turn away and pretend we didn’t see anything. Didn’t see another unarmed black teenager gunned down in cold blood by a white police officer whose sworn duty it was to serve and protect him and those like him who lived in the community of ... Read More »
Thomas Fucaloro Published in Boston Poetry Magazine
This poem was published by Boston Poetry Magazine on November 29, 2014 at this link. Manic bi-polar depression with a twist of sage My mother calls me every time she hears lightning. Something inside her crackles and ghost stories become real in the weathered horrors of the night. I don’t know how to write positive poetry about my mother. I don’t ... Read More »
Meriam Rodriguez – Boricua Anthem Re-invented
Meriam Rodriguez performs the Boricua Anthem. Read More »
Canvas of Words- Preserving Our Roots Interview with Poet Bonafide Rojas
Hey all!!! In just 3 days we will experience Canvas of Words 3rd annual Art and Poetry Festival. And this year’s theme is Preserving Our Roots!! The excitement is growing and I cannot wait to see all these amazing artists come together to give a piece of their poetic souls honoring their roots. I hope y’all ready! Thus far the ... Read More »
Canvas of Words- ‘Preserving Our Roots’ Interview with Poet Nefertiti Asanti
Hey folks!! We are days away from finally being able to experience the most anticipated show that will be going down in Queens October 11!!! That’s right, Canvas of Words- Preserving Our Roots will surely leave you in awe. For today, I have for you the next poet who is apart of this year’s Canvas of Words showcase. She is ... Read More »
Canvas of Words- ‘Preserving Our Roots’ Interview with Poet Cindy ‘Black Angel’ Peralta
Que tal mi gente! I hope your week is going well so far! I’ve been thinking, I can’t help but getting you over this week without sharing with you the next interview! I have to do it! Trust me on this. This next poet will raddle your insides with her words and her body language as she performs. Hands down ... Read More »