Poetry, Modern. – Page 5 – Pacifica Radio Archives

A.K.A.L.Q. : also known as Lenny Quantum / by Michael Newman ; scored by Benjamin Folkman ; adapted for radio by Joan Schwartz.

The theory of quantum poetics which was based on an apprenticeship with W.H. Auden. Presented by the Audio-Experimental Theatre.

August 24, 2025

Gay poetry / read by Alma Routsong and Ronald Gold.

Alma Routsong, author of “Patience and Sarah” under the pen name Isabel Miller, and host Ronald Gold read poems by gay and lesbian poets. Poems read: Gertrude Stein – Love song of Alice B.; Walt Whitman – Calamus 24 and 25; Fran Winant – Penny; Alta – The art of enforced deprivation; Ian Young –…

August 24, 2025

William Carlos Williams / William Eric Williams and Reid Whitmore ; interviewed by Susan Howe and Charles Ruas.

Reminiscences about the poet; includes recording of Williams reading his poems at the 92nd Street YMCA in January 1954.

August 24, 2025

Highlights from Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s poetry reading / produced by Lin Harris.

Poet reads selections of his work. |Pardon Me — On the Road to Toklabampo — Two Silent Waterbirds — I am you… — Great American Waterfront Poem — Analogy on the Death of Kenneth Patchen — Pound at Spoletto — Manifesto for Poets with Love.

August 24, 2025

David Bromige : an American poet / hosted by Cynthia Sears.

Poet reads and comments on selections of both published and unpublished works.

August 24, 2025

Highlights from the anthonology of underground poetry.

Poetry readings by Barbara Gravelle, John Yurechko, John Thompson, Christopher Brooks, Herman Berlandt, and Robert Bly.

August 24, 2025

In the style of De Kooning.

Reading of poetry, fiction, and musical performances concerning the work of Willem De Kooning; includes Willem De Kooning, June Wayne, Rosalind Wholden, and Jane Livingstone.

August 24, 2025

Word art / Clark Coolidge ; interviewed by Eleanor Sully and Charles Amirkhanian.

Coolidge discusses his writing and experimentation with tape poetry.

August 24, 2025

In Egypt land / John Beecher ; interviewed by Trevor Thomas.

Poet discusses and reads from his work.|IN EGYPT LAND / John Beecher| interviewed by Trevor Thomas. – Poet discusses and reads from his work. – RECORDED: Apr. 1961. BROADCAST: KPFA, 24 June 1961.

August 24, 2025

Blood-shot eyes.

Poetry and music by Wynonie Harris, Tina Darragh, Paul Violi, Alice Notley, Captain Beefheart and the Magic Band, Kenward Elmslie, George “Bongo Joe” Coleman, the Velvet Underground, and Bob Rosentahl.

August 24, 2025