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Toronto Poetry Slam discussion happening
« on: May 23, 2008, 01:26:46 PM »
Every once in a while someone not involved with the poetry slam scene on a regular basis comes out and gives it a flogging.  It's happening in Toronto right now.

A good discussion has ensued on the original blog and on the TIPS site.  Here's the link to join in on the fun...

http://torontopoetryslam.com/openmic/viewtopic.php?id=627

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« Reply #1 on: May 31, 2008, 06:03:23 PM »
Very thought-provoking.

Jack McCarthy's essays on this subject are also well-worth reading.

http://www.standupoet.net/essays.htm

He's put together the most thorough and compelling argument for performance poetry and poetry slams that I've ever read.
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Re: Toronto Poetry Slam discussion happening
« Reply #2 on: June 02, 2008, 08:16:50 AM »
I've read Jack's essays before and I enjoy them...quite enlightening and well argued.
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