While performance poetry was male-dominated in its inception, in
recent years, women spoken word artists have become some of the
most popular voices nationwide. The combination of the eminent slam
movement and the upsurge of bold, underground feminisms created a
unique pool of women verbally challenging society on all fronts.
Word Warriors is the first all-women spoken word anthology,
featuring the most influential female spoken word artists in the
movement. Each contributor is a published writer, accomplished
performer, and has received numerous accolades for her
contributions to this art form. Contributors include Patricia Smith
and Eileen Myles, two of the most formidable and famous spoken word
foremothers. Tony Award--winner Sarah Jones talks about breaking
into the mainstream, while Michelle Tea contributes her thoughts on
class and sexual politics. We also hear the unique feminist
perspective of Palestinian-born and raised Suheir Hammad and
Trinidadian poet Lynne Procope, while Haitian artist Lenelle Moise
shares the frustrations of performing for a Western audience. Each
contributor provides a new and well-known spoken word piece,
accompanied by an original essay about a pivotal moment or
significant experience within her individual spoken word career,
offering an illuminating peek into the artist's thought process, a
rare chance for the reader to become intimate with the poet.
General
| Imprint: |
Seal Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
September 2007 |
| First published: |
September 2007 |
| Authors: |
Eve Ensler
• Alix Olson
|
| Editors: |
Alix Olson
|
| Foreword by: |
Eve Ensler
|
| Dimensions: |
208 x 140 x 23mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
|
| Pages: |
409 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-58005-221-4 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-58005-221-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781580052214 |
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