Scottish Spoken Word Showcase
Spoken word is an increasingly visible and important part of Scotland’s cultural life. Discover its strength, diversity and creativity in this celebratory showcase, where artists shed light on their inspirations, celebrate the scene’s lineage and traditions, and highlight its extraordinary artists. Hosted by poet and Creative Director of I Am Loud Poets Productions, Kevin Mclean, with Bee Asha, BEMZ, Dave Hook, Gray Crosbie, Jo Gilbert, Mae Diansangu, Kevin P Gilday and Victoria McNulty.
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Kevin Barry: Looking Across a Bog to the Bluestack Mountains
Karen Campbell and Simon Lelic (2010 event)
Pragya Agarwal & Shon Faye: Reframing the Personal and Political
Doddie Weir at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
Allan Little's Big Interview with Elif Shafak at the Edinburgh International Book Festival
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Ella Frances Sanders & Dominick Tyler (2015 Event)
Elif Shafak: Writing the World’s Wrongs
Playing with Books: The Yellow Door by Kathleen Jamie
Lavinia Greenlaw: Honour the Small Words