Arts Sep 01 David Duchovny on his new book of poetry influenced by his life and career By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold
Arts Jul 15 Andrea Gibson, poetic explorer of life, death and identity, dies at 49 Gibson, a celebrated poet and performance artist who through their verse explored gender identity, politics and their 4-year battle with terminal ovarian cancer, died Monday. By Hannah Schoenbaum, Hillel Italie, Associated Press
Arts Jun 25 Watch 5:57 Acclaimed poet Arthur Sze on bridging Western and Chinese traditions Arthur Sze, one of the most acclaimed poets of our time, is celebrated for exploring the natural world, the human condition and connections between cultures. A second-generation Chinese American based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Sze’s work invites readers to… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Arts May 16 Watch 6:54 In ‘The Emperor of Gladness,’ Ocean Vuong explores chosen family and acts of kindness He’s a writer who mines his own history to look deeply at broader currents of working-class American life. In his new novel, Ocean Vuong crafts a narrative that weaves together themes of grief, healing and resilience. Senior Arts Correspondent Jeffrey… By Jeffrey Brown, Kayan Tara
Arts Feb 06 Watch 9:01 ‘Poet of Havana’ uses his music to address pain caused by politics As Cuba stands to become even more isolated, many Cubans continue to leave and those who stay remain cut off from family in the United States. Carlos Varela, a singer known as “The Poet of Havana,” has been addressing the… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Jan 17 Watch 4:30 Poet Amanda Gorman pens tribute to crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires By Amna Nawaz, Karina Cuevas Renowned poet and Los Angeles native Amanda Gorman has penned a heartfelt tribute to first responders battling the wildfires and helping those in need. In "Smoldering Dawn," she expresses her fears and hopes and celebrates how the community is coming… Continue watching
Dec 10 Watch 5:07 Remembering the fierce and lyrical voice of poet Nikki Giovanni By Geoff Bennett Nikki Giovanni, a fierce and lyrical voice of the Black experience, has died. Giovanni's work illuminated love, liberation and the unyielding power of self-expression. Tributes are pouring in from across the country as admirers and friends mourn the passing of… Continue watching
Dec 10 Poet Nikki Giovanni, author and literary celebrity, has died at 81 By Hillel Italie, Associated Press Author of more than 25 books, Giovanni was a born confessor and performer whom fans came to know her well from her work, her readings and other live appearances and her years teaching at Virginia Tech and other schools. Continue reading
Nov 20 Watch 7:03 Leonard Cohen’s music and poetry celebrated by older and younger generations at festival By Mike Cerre In death, Leonard Cohen is having a rebirth. The legendary singer is being remembered by older and younger generations alike for his timeless music. Special correspondent Mike Cerre went to the annual Leonard Cohen festival to hear why. It's part… Continue watching
Oct 28 Watch 8:39 Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha processes the war in Gaza through his art By Amna Nawaz, Jackson Hudgins Palestinian poet, teacher and writer Mosab Abu Toha was born in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip. That’s where many of the pieces in his new collection, "Forest of Noise," were written, tapped out on his phone amidst the… Continue watching