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Poetry: Kurtis Lamkin, 2012 Festival Poet
August 7, 2012Kurtis Lamkin is a contemporary American embodiment of the ancient West African griot tradition, which blurs the boundaries between poet, singer and storyteller. The griot, bard or troubadour has been a fixture in all cultures since before the advent of … Continue reading
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Poetry Fridays: Kurtis Lamkin
February 26, 2010Martin Farawell, Program Director, Poetry Kurtis Lamkin is a contemporary American embodiment of the ancient West African griot tradition, which blurs the boundaries between poet, singer and storyteller. The griot, bard or troubadour has been a fixture in all cultures … Continue reading
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Tagged Geraldine R. Dodge Poetry Festival, griots, kora, Kurtis Lamkin, troubadours, West African poetry
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