Northeast Music Guide

POETS PUTTING THE RADIKAL INTO RADIKAL WORDS Join us this April for the first of the bi-annual feasts that is Radikal Words. Always eclectic, always excellent, this spoken word night brings the finest poets from around the UK and the north-east region to the intimate, experimental Stage 3 space at Northern Stage. We are very excited that this month we have not one, but two headliners, each of them socially and politically engaged but representing different generations and cultures – Bristol based “folk hero’ Dizraeli and American-born firebrand David Lee Morgan.  They will be ably supported by local poets Mandy Maxwell, Rowan McCabe and Arabella Arnott, with music from singer-songwriter Ditte Elly. The evening is hosted by founder member of Radikal Words, Jeff Price. "If you can catch another Radikal Words night, do." Jowheretogo "Radikal Words was a real triumph" The Courier ABOUT DIZRAELI Dizraeli is a BBC Slam Poetry Champion and Farrago UK Slam ...

Radikal Words at Northern Stage   Maxwell Golden A spoken word night was a new experience to us as a family. We believe in exposing our son to inspiring individuals even if there is the occasional adult word. After all, the playground banter he hears is much worse…and not at all rhythmic or poetic. Hosted by Jeff Price, Radikal Words curator, the night was a largely performance poetry night with musical interludes from folkstress Ditte Elly. Ditte has the most wonderful warm vocal style and accompanies herself on guitar. Her songs mull over relationships and feelings in a way that is touching, not cloying. Local poet Ann Porro read her Mum of Four and a Letter from an Unknown Dog , poems ranging from gently humourous to a bit indignant. Her book was duly acquired. Miles Salter, poetic, writer, musician, performed a selection of pieces from his Animals book which is kid-friendly and funny. Sometimes seeing things from an animal’s viewpoint, wh...