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Poetry reading by Ernesto Cardenal
Poetry reading followed by a short question and answer dialogue from Father Ernesto Cardenal of Nicaragua. Poems, including "The Big Bang", "Wall and Water Street" and other pieces, are read in Spanish with English translation. Cardenal is known as one of the greatest living Latin American poets today. He wrote during the Samoza dictatorship and the Sandanista overthrow of Samoza in 1979. Through his poems, Cardenal brings together science and poetry, science and mysticism, mysticism and revolution, and poetry and politics. He speaks out against oppression and searches to preserve the unity of creation through spiritual insight. In a short question and answer period at the end of the reading, Cardenal discusses how Nicaraguan culture and revolution are entertwined and how poetry is an expression of the revolution. Cardenal also talks about his priesthood as a lifelong commitment and of poetry as a religious practice.
David Meltzer reads “Revelation”
Date: 9/25/2003Call Number: WP 001Format: CDProducers: Freedom ArchivesCollection: Materials Recorded and Gathered for "Wild Poppies"
Poet, David Meltzer, reads Marilyn Bucks poem called “Revelation”. Original recording with two takes. Recorded for Wild Poppies CD
La Mujer; en la literatura Chicana y Latino Americano: Festival del Sexto Sol Panel
Date: 3/30/1973Call Number: CAA 032Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Poets, academics and students discuss the role of women in Chicano/Latino and Latin American literature. Panelists include: Dorinda Moreno, Antonia Casteneda, Roberto Vargas, andTomas Ybarra-Fausto. Themes include: Women’s presence as subject matter but not as published and known writers; If women realize themselves will the family disintegrate?; The legacy of sexism in 19th & 20 century Mexican literature;the need for positive images of women; the movement as one movement and the need for men to support women’s efforts.
Same as CD 374.
Poetry Reading at Laney College
Call Number: CD 335Format: CDProducers: Isabel AlegriaCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Unidentified bi-lingual poet, English/Spanish combines both languages in 18 poems. probably recorded in early 1970’s
A Poetry Reading for Malcolm X
A poetry reading in honor of Malcolm X . Poets include:Pedro Pietri, David Henderson, and Ken Forman. Some live music background. Probably recorded in the early 1970’s. Pietri poems include: “The Rise and Fall of the Avon Lady”, “The Sun Speaks About the Rain”, “All deliveries Must be Made Through the Back Entrance.”, and ”The Last Game of the World Series”
Poetry
Call Number: CAA 037Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Comunicacion AztlanCollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
Four poems by an unidentified poet including a prison poem. Probably recorded in the early 1970’s.
A Poem for Three Pigs
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CAA 040Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: CACollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
A prison poem written and performed by Ruben Ruybal with live guitar accompaniment by Philip Serrano.
Same as CD 395
Dennis Brutus reads Marilyn’s “One Hour Yard Poem” and his own, “Letter #18”
Date: 4/1/2003Call Number: WP 003Format: CDCollection: Materials Recorded and Gathered for "Wild Poppies"
Dennis Brutus, poet and former political prisoner in South Africa, reads “One Hour Yard” by Marilyn Buck, with intro on his support of her as a sister political prisoner.
and his poem, “Letter #18” about his time in prison. 2 intros about his work. Had to call poems letters because South Africa government forbade him to write poems. Recorded for Wild Poppies CD.
Fanny Howe reads “Acrobatic” by Marilyn Buck & her own, “Bliss” .
Date: 11/4/2002Call Number: WP 004Format: CDCollection: Materials Recorded and Gathered for "Wild Poppies"
Poet, Fanny Howe, reads Marilyn Buck’s “Acrobatic” and her own poem “Bliss”.
There are 3 takes for each poem.
Staajabu reads Marilyn’s “Black August” and her own poem, “The Visit”
Date: 4/20/2003Call Number: WP 005Format: CDCollection: Materials Recorded and Gathered for "Wild Poppies"
Black poet/activist Staajabu reads Marilyn Buck’s poem, “Black August” on Black political prisoners and resistance and her own poem, “The Visit” on going to see a loved one who is incarcerated.
