Bring your words, your voice and your friends – let’s celebrate the power of poetry! Later in the evening, the event continues with an open-mic event. Participants can share a poem in their ...

On the eve of a new exhibition, the artist talks to Geordie Greig about his alter ego ‘Claire’, surviving emotional abuse and ...

NPR readers of different belief systems share the poignant rituals that make them feel close to their spirituality. For some, it's poetry and gardening, for others, it's meditation and community.

Lullabies have been around for centuries, with the earliest known ones dating back to 2,000 BC. But unlike today’s gentle ...

She arrived just on time. “Good morning, Your Majesty! How are you doing?” Crooky asked. King Bobby was the most beloved of kings. He was 300 years old and one of the oldest kings ever in the ...

Spread the love Reggae, with its rich history and profound influence on global music culture, has produced countless ...

Sounds like poetry to us. A poet who inspired generations of artists by giving a voice to black protest in the 70s, Gil Scott-Heron was another artist who drifted into music from a background in ...

Physics and poetry both distil complexity into clarity. Learn how poetic structure can shape and express scientific ideas.

Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” by Adrienne Rich, is a blazing portrait of an artist and her work. Our critic A.O. Scott admires its ...

Explore the powerful poetry of former New America Fellows Sarah Kay and Clint Smith, reflecting on culture and the ...

The state finals champion receives a $1,000 cash award. They will also travel to Washington D.C. for the national finals from ...