Category: featured poets

Poets featured at the weekly Boston Poetry Slam @ the Cantab Lounge.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, April 23, 2014: Hieu Minh Nguyen and the Champion of Champions Slam

Hieu Minh Nguyen photo by David Mendolia.

Twin Cities poet Hieu Minh Nguyen. Sean Patrick Mulroy defends his title in the Champion of Champions poetry slam.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, April 16, 2014: Geoff Kagan Trenchard

Geoff Kagan Trenchard, Def Poet and Penmanship author.

Def Poet and Penmanship author from NYC: Geoff Kagan Trenchard. Final open speed slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, April 9, 2014: Ed Wilkinson

Ed Wilkinson performing at Manchester's Slam Free or Die. Photo by Christopher Clauss.

Manchester favorite and 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team member Ed Wilkinson. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, April 2, 2014: Khary Jackson

Khary Jackson, St. Paul poet, playwright, and Cave Canem Fellow.

Poet, playwright, and two-time National Poetry Slam champion Khary Jackson. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, March 19, 2014: Scott Woods

Scott Woods, Columbus MC and former president of Poetry Slam, Inc.

One of our very favorites returns: Scott Woods, SlamMaster and ringleader out of Columbus. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, March 12, 2014: Zeke Russell

Zeke Russell, Mill City SlamMaster Emeritus. Photo by Tom Dodson.

Outgoing Mill City SlamMaster Zeke Russell. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for March 5, 2014: Jeanann Verlee

Jeanann Verlee, New York City favorite and Write Bloody author.

New York City slam staple and nationally published prizewinner Jeanann Verlee features. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, February 5, 2014: Porsha O(layiwola)

Porsha Olayiwola, dope performer, educator, and coach.

THE SHOW SHALL GO ON! The city of Cambridge lifted today’s snow emergency/parking ban at 5:00 p.m., so we are pleased to present a feature from powerhouse local and two-time WOWPS Finalist Porsha Olayiwola and an open speed slam in the 8×8 series, just as scheduled. Please use caution (and warm clothes!) while traveling.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, January 29, 2014: Sam Teitel

Poet and Masters of Divinity candidate Sam Teitel. Photo by Christopher Clauss.

Local poet and seminary student Sam Teitel. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, January 15, 2014: Hanif Abdurraqib

Hanif Abdurraqib, Columbus poet and NPS 2013 favorite.

Columbus poet and thoughtful sports fan Hanif Abdurraqib. Last Chance Slam to qualify for 2014 Boston Poetry Slam Team selection.