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The Poetry Cafe

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Open Mic, Spoken Word Poetry, Live Shows, Music and Interviews with artists from around the world

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Nova Kane Smeagol
Spoken-word poet representing Durham, Chapel Hill and Sacrificial Poets
Sacrificial Poets
Episode: E85: The Sankofa Session w. Kane
Kamiya Shepsutere
Poet and performer featured on stage
Episode: E83: WorldWide Ambitions
Shante Renee
Poet and performer who introduces the segment and speaks about community legacy
Episode: E83: WorldWide Ambitions
Miranda Polk
Vocalist of The Polk Duo
The Polk Duo
Episode: E82: Married to the Music w/The Polk Duo
Casey Polk
Guitar player and producer of The Polk Duo
The Polk Duo
Episode: E82: Married to the Music w/The Polk Duo
Shantay Renee
Poet who performs on the show
The Poetry Cafe
Episode: E82: Married to the Music w/The Polk Duo
God Child
Poet performing on The Poetry Cafe stage, introduced as God Child from Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk, Virginia
Episode: E80: The Sankofa Session w. God Child
Mike Astyn
Songwriter, musician, drummer, father
Independent artist
Episode: E73: The Mic, The Church, The Kids, The Business
Daniel Black
Writer, professor, lecturer, author
Clark Atlanta University
Episode: E72:The Speaker, The Teacher, The Preacher and The Poet

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Josephus
Poet and spoken-word performer

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 73 ratings
  • Dope

    Dope poetry show!!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Sdotkim
    United States4 years ago
  • Poetry

    I love his poetry work

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Qween Bea
    United States4 years ago

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E78: Comicon Poetry for the Wounded Warrior
Q: What advice do you have for artists coming into this industry, or once they're in the industry, look to sustain themselves or create a situation where they can actually be in here for a while and make it a career versus just a part-time hobby?
Prioritize practice, be open to criticism, trust mentors and peers for feedback, and build social capital to sustain opportunities and growth.
E72:The Speaker, The Teacher, The Preacher and The Poet
Q: What other projects are in the pipeline besides the new book?
He describes The Arrival, a work about the ingenuity and resilience of enslaved Africans, which is already published and planned for a Black History Month release, as well as ongoing exploration of rites of passage programs and educational outreach.
E72:The Speaker, The Teacher, The Preacher and The Poet
Q: So what is the book due out?
The guest explains that he is publishing multiple works, including The Book of Tyrone as a future project, with the first draft of the new scripture aligned to a September launch goal.
E70: Flunking out to PHD w/ Dr. Derrick
Q: What sparked your decision to return to school after flunking out twice?
A combination of mentors, mindset shifts, and a commitment to doing the work; I focused on time management, dropped excuses, and leaned on motivational guidance to push through.
E55: Suave the Poet: From Basic Training to Passion and Poetry
Q: So do you classify yourself as an actual poet?
He clarifies that art form matters less than the craft—he considers himself an artist and a poet, embracing multiple facets of creative expression.

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Live open-mic poetry, spoken-word performances, music and interviews with artists are at the center of these community-rooted conversations. Regular host Josephus also presents short, reflective poetry pieces, while longer segments feature performers and guests discussing their creative paths, artistic practice and the work of building sustainable careers. Performances often make room for audience participation and personal storytelling, giving the format an intimate, stage-centered feel.

Guests range from poets and musicians to educators, authors and community organizers. Their conversations connect artistic work with entrepreneurship, education, family, faith and community-building, with particular attention to Black cultural expression ... more

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Recent guests on The Poetry Cafe include:

1. Nova Kane Smeagol
2. Kamiya Shepsutere
3. Shante Renee
4. Miranda Polk
5. Casey Polk
6. Shantay Renee
7. God Child
8. Mike Astyn

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