Capturing the Shona culture with a cross-genre performance of storytelling, poetry and interview, that experiments with traditional forms of literature, Zimbabwean storytellers Tariro Takavarasha and Kayssie Kandiwa present The Language I Cannot Speak to the International Literature Festival Dublin.
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Cameron Johnson releases his arts documentary ‘Dublin, Spoken’ that follows the efforts of three spoken word poets who aim to establish an industry out of their art form.
The documentary features interviews by spoken word artists Melissa Ridge (Boundless & Bare and BND Magazine), Hazel Hogan (Being Earnest Podcast), Kasey Shelley (Ealaín Open Mic) to learn about their poetic journeys, as well as Lewis Kenny, who as of the making of the documentary had retired from the scene, provides some contrast, but the message remains the same: spoken word is a powerful medium for emotional truth.
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As Ireland throws its head in the sand following the news of an upgrade in restrictions to a Level 4 status, it is a joy to see new spoken word and music videos being created and released. Below are just some that have caught our eye.
Image: Tadgh Williams
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Raneem Saleh has been performing spoken word since college she reveals the reality of being Muslim in the Irish spoken word scene.
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Created by Beau Williams and Hazel Hogan, the 2 Meter Review is a digital anthology publishing poetry and photography with proceeds going directly to contributors.
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Too much exposure kills. Melanie O’Donovan suggests three ways spoken word artists can make money.
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Melissa Ridge speaks to spoken word artist Beau Williams about his time during lockdown and the events and opportunities he has created for the online spoken word communities around Ireland and abroad.
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August sees the return of some familiar events, as well as online workshops and a micro-festival for lovers of performance art and culture to sink their teeth into.
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With the closure of performance venues and bars across Ireland due to the efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, the spoken word scene has adapted to bring performances and opportunities for artists online. One innovative spoken word artist in particular has gathered together some of Ireland’s leading performance artists to create an online opportunity for lovers of the art to engage and enjoy new works.
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We’re future-focused here at BND, after the success of our first issue we’re putting in the time to make Issue Two is even better! So we’re open for business again! Tell your kids, tell your wife, we’re on the hunt for pitches.
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Trying new things shouldn’t be exclusive to the first month of the year, and they shouldn’t be a chore to better yourself. They should be explored at a pace you’re comfortable with and only when you’re ready. January wasn’t your month? That’s cool. It’s February now and if you choose to make this month your month for trying new things then check out some upcoming workshops in creative writing, storytelling, comedy, and performance poetry.
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Local Dublin spoken word poet Natasha Helen Crudden explores the opportunities available to writers through the art of self-publishing.
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Ten-Past-Ten Theatre is a new dedicated drama slot that comes at the end of each month's Speakeasy Sessions in Skibbereen.
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7 Daughters is a new alternative group mixing music and spoken word. Members are Conor O, Claus Jensen and Abby Oliveira. The band is currently working on a 7-track album ‘Mother’, now is in its final stages of production, due to be released soon.
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