Slam Poetry

Watch: Kalki Koechlin's poem on noise is as multi-layered as her characters

Kalki Koechlin celebrated World Music Day by releasing a poem on 'Noise' which asks this generation to discern the disturbance and focus on the true voice.

Aranya Johar: You've probably seen her perform; now meet the feminist poet with a flair for rhymes

Aranya Johar's poem 'Brown Girl's Guide to Gender' made her a viral social media sensation. And with good reason.

Insight 2017: The rise of spoken-word poetry should continue for good

In 2017, the rise of spoken-word poetry should continue for good.

Giving voice to verse: Why watching women perform slam poetry is enthralling

When I watch women performing poetry slam it’s thrilling to see women write their stories and perform them defiantly through their bodies and their voices, forcing the creation of spaces for themselves

Well versed: The National Youth Poetry Slam finale has star spoken word poets at the mic

Over 17-18 September, spoken word poets will step forward to perform their verses at the National Youth Poetry Slam grand finale in Bengaluru

Slam poetry gives a voice to Malagasy women

There's nothing 22-year-old slam poet Caylah doesn't speak about. Whether it's the government, globalisation or domestic violence she doesnt mince her words