Women poets

  • Feminist Perspectives on Pornography Conference (1978): Kathleen Barry and Susan Griffin

    Lilia Medina opens the first session of the Feminist Perspectives on Pornography Conference, held November 17-19, 1978 at Galileo High School in San Francisco, CA. The conference was organized by Women Against Violence in Pornography and Media. Medina introduces Kathleen “Kathy” Barry who speaks on “Beyond pornography: creating a vision.” Next Judith Reisman is introduced…

  • Caribbean poets festival: Gail Nichols

    This is a recording of poetry by Gail Nichols from the Caribbean Poets Festival. Poems read include Island Gal, Poem for VMCC and Artery Alive. Uncertain if this was recorded at WBAI or WPFW. Date unknown.

  • Dee Wells reminisces on her friendship with Bunny Lang

    Alberta Constance “Dee” Wells (1925-2003), author and journalist speaks about her friendship with Violet Ranny “V.R.” “Bunny” Lang (1924 – 1956), poet, playwright and founder of the Poets’ Theater in Boston. Her friend says it’s been 19 years since Bunny died, so the recording is estimated to be from 1975. Speaker says she met Bunny…

  • Woman words: poetry by women / hosted by Pat Millar

    This is a one-hour program of poetry and prose hosted by Pat Millar. Guests are Helena Maria Viramontes, Julia Stein, and Wanda Coleman. The program opens with a ten-minute sound piece by Molly Bosted entitled Abortion Contemplation: A Monologue. Music written by Eric Von Essen, performed by Eric Von Essen and Nels Cline, featuring a…

  • A reading with Marilyn Lowen

    A reading by dancer, poet, teacher, and civil rights and women’s rights activist Marilyn Norma Lowen (1944 – ).

  • The darker face of God

    The Darker Face of God features the music of French composer Marie-Juliette Olga “Lili” Boulanger (1893 – 1918) and the mystical prose of poet Marie Noel (1893-1967). Also heard on the program is a short work by Olivier Messiaen. The words of Marie Noel are read by Marian Seldes. Produced by Bruce Kenyon.

  • Author Fanny Howe reads from her novel Holy Smoke

    American poet, novelist and short story writer Fanny Howe (1940 – ) reads from her novel “Holy Smoke”, just out from Fiction Collective. Produced by Susan Howe.

  • Linda Pastan and Melanie Kaye read their poetry

    Two women poets read their poetry. First is Linda Pastan (b. 1932) of Potomac Maryland, author of “Aspects of Eve,” “A Perfect Circle of Sun,” and “The Five Stages of Grief.” This is an edited version of a reading she gave at the Brooklyn Museum in February (1982?). We thank Brooklyn Arts and Culture Association…

  • Women’s Poetry Reading to benefit Ikon Magazine

    The second half of the excerpted version of the benefit reading held for Ikon Magazine on October 16 1982 at New York University. The event was emceed by poet Patricia Spears Jones. Readers are Lois Elaine Griffith (one of the founding poets of the Nuryorican Poets Cafe), Hettie Jones (b. 1935, ex-wife of Leroi Jones/Amiri…

  • Wild Women: poetry for the Joan Little case

    Poetry reading: “Wild Women, Joan Little case”. Notes: All women’s audience, no intros, 1976. First reader unannounced, Alison Colbert? She reads two poems “Miss Rosy” by Lucille Clifton, and her own poem “How are the girls doing?” from her book of poetry “Let the Circle Be Unbroken.” Second reader unannounced, Joan Gibbs? She reads three…