Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589)., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm.
Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589). is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change.
From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589). will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines.
Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589). is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, & Google Play and streaming on Twitch & YouTube.
In this final episode of Season 1 of the Word.Life (http://Word.Life) podcast, Donney unpacks his personal journey as a performance poet, the evolution of the politics in his writing, and how writing about race and culture proved to be the true mission statement of his artistry.
3 Feb 2022
Episode 7: “America is Mine and Yours Too”
In this week’s episode of Word.Life (http://Word.Life), Donney is in conversation with poet Sasha Banks about her debut collection “america, MINE”, writing honestly about what America has been to Black people, and the injustices that impacted the collection’s writing
27 Jan 2022
Episode 6: “Fight For You” is Award-Winning Revolution
Singer/songwriter H.E.R. is one of the most accomplished artists of her generation. “Fight For You” is a revolutionary masterpiece that added to her growing legacy.
20 Jan 2022
Episode 5: The Life and (Hard) Times of Etheridge Knight
Donney talks about how the work of the late poet, Etheridge Knight inspired Black boys in Baton Rouge public schools to embrace poetry in a manner they never did before.
13 Jan 2022
Episode 4: I Find it Hard to Say (Rebel)
In this week's episode of Word.Life (http://Word.Life), Donney pays homage to Lauryn Hill's Unplugged album, the revolutionary lyrics of the track "I Find It Hard to Say (Rebel)," her meteoric rise to stardom in the late 90s and the controversy that followed her after her breakout album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
6 Jan 2022
Episode 3: Cry Freedom
Donney sits down with independent hip hop artist and his good friend, Marcel P. Black to discuss Marcel’s song (and album) “Cry Freedom”, the 2016 summer of unrest in Baton Rouge, and what it means to put your politics on the line beyond the rhyme.
23 Dec 2021
Episode 2: The Key to Hitting
In this episode of Word.Life (http://Word.Life), Donney is in conversation with revolutionary poet, essayist, activist and scholar, Amoja ‘MoMan’ Sumler. They discuss his poem “The Key to Hitting”, systemic abuse and the literal violence that has plagued Black Americans for generations.
16 Dec 2021
Episode 1: Living for the City
In this week's episode of Word.Life (http://Word.Life), Donney unpacks Stevie Wonder's "Living for the City" and the longstanding complexities of Black migration
6 Dec 2021
Word.Life Preview Episode
Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (http://Word.Life)., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm.
Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (http://Word.Life). is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change.
From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (http://Word.Life). will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines.
Word.Life (http://Word.Life). is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, & Google Play and streaming on Twitch & YouTube.
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
7 ratings
Contact Word.Life
Guest appearances
Books guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
Host of Word.Life?
Claim your podcast to manage its listing and keep your show details accurate.
Pod Engine is an independent podcast discovery and analytics service and is not affiliated with or endorsed by this podcast. Artwork and show content belong to their owners. Full legal notice.
Explore this show Podcast research with Pod Engine
