The Colored SoldiersThe Apple Seed • Season 2013, Episode 573, Segment 4
Apr 5, 2017 • 5m
Storyteller Mitch G. Capel dedicates some of his work as a performer to highlighting the life and poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar, a figure in American history who is widely acknowledged as the first important African-American poet in American literature. To learn more about Mitch G. Capel visit www.gjbug.com

BeowulfApr 5, 201712mSyd Lieberman performs a rendition of one of hte oldest surviving poems in the English language. To learn more about Syd Lieberman visit www.sydlieberman.com
Syd Lieberman performs a rendition of one of hte oldest surviving poems in the English language. To learn more about Syd Lieberman visit www.sydlieberman.com
The Grecian UrnApr 5, 20179mInspired by John Keats' poem, "Ode to a Grecian Urn," Robin Schulte shares a story that explains how art helps make memories last. To learn more about Robin's work visit www.robinschulte.com
Inspired by John Keats' poem, "Ode to a Grecian Urn," Robin Schulte shares a story that explains how art helps make memories last. To learn more about Robin's work visit www.robinschulte.com
Image of a CowboyApr 5, 20175mWe think of cowboys as an icon of Americana, of true grit, and of a time long gone which are all things that make the cowboy image ripe for the poetic treatment. Joe Herrington shares this poem that highlights the iconic type in American history. To learn more about Joe Herrington visit www.joeherrington.com
We think of cowboys as an icon of Americana, of true grit, and of a time long gone which are all things that make the cowboy image ripe for the poetic treatment. Joe Herrington shares this poem that highlights the iconic type in American history. To learn more about Joe Herrington visit www.joeherrington.com
When Malindy SingsApr 5, 20175mPaul Laurence Dunbar's poetry is revered by many people throughout history for his representation of black life in America at the turn-of-the-century. Oni Lasana is a multi-disciplinary storyteller who draws from African American history, among other areas. Learn more about Oni Lasana's work by visiting www.onilasana.com
Paul Laurence Dunbar's poetry is revered by many people throughout history for his representation of black life in America at the turn-of-the-century. Oni Lasana is a multi-disciplinary storyteller who draws from African American history, among other areas. Learn more about Oni Lasana's work by visiting www.onilasana.com
Bristlecone PineApr 5, 20174mA cowboy poem from Waddie Mitchell that showcases the observant eye of a poet. Learn more about Waddie Mitchell by visiting www.somagency.com/waddie-mitchell
A cowboy poem from Waddie Mitchell that showcases the observant eye of a poet. Learn more about Waddie Mitchell by visiting www.somagency.com/waddie-mitchell
I Am FromApr 5, 20173mMinton Sparks uses music and poetry to paint electrifying pictures of the rural South. To learn more about Minton Sparks visit mintonsparks.com
Minton Sparks uses music and poetry to paint electrifying pictures of the rural South. To learn more about Minton Sparks visit mintonsparks.com
Jack PoemsApr 5, 20177mDo you remember where you first heard your first nursery rhymes? For Donald Davis, it was from his grandmother. Learn more about his work by visiting www.ddavisstoryteller.com
Do you remember where you first heard your first nursery rhymes? For Donald Davis, it was from his grandmother. Learn more about his work by visiting www.ddavisstoryteller.com
Ode to 398.2Apr 5, 20172mStoryteller Heather Forest is a performer who knows the importance of a ballad. Here is a short one that discusses how art inspires and begets even more art. Learn more about her work by visiting www.heatherforest.com
Storyteller Heather Forest is a performer who knows the importance of a ballad. Here is a short one that discusses how art inspires and begets even more art. Learn more about her work by visiting www.heatherforest.com
What Man Was John Clare?Apr 5, 20172mLeslie Norris was a professor of creative writing and Poet-In-Residence at Brigham Young University. His body of works highlights the beauty of nature and he was considered one of the most important Welsh writers of the post-war period. Read more about the late Leslie Norris by visiting his Wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Norris
Leslie Norris was a professor of creative writing and Poet-In-Residence at Brigham Young University. His body of works highlights the beauty of nature and he was considered one of the most important Welsh writers of the post-war period. Read more about the late Leslie Norris by visiting his Wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Norris
The Spell of the WoodsApr 5, 20173mLeslie Norris was a professor of creative writing and Poet-In-Residence at Brigham Young University. His body of works highlights the beauty of nature and he was considered one of the most important Welsh writers of the post-war period. Read more about the late Leslie Norris by visiting his Wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Norris
Leslie Norris was a professor of creative writing and Poet-In-Residence at Brigham Young University. His body of works highlights the beauty of nature and he was considered one of the most important Welsh writers of the post-war period. Read more about the late Leslie Norris by visiting his Wikipedia page en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leslie_Norris
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