Cover to Cover with Jack Foley – July 4, 2007
The first of a two-part tribute to the famous vaudevillian George M. Cohan, "born on the fourth of July." Today’s show focuses on Cohan as dramatist.
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A celebration of the art of poetry. A well-known poet himself, Jack Foley’s considerable historical knowledge and his awareness of the current “scene” are incorporated into his radio shows and have made them a kaleidoscopic, always stimulating attraction for anyone interested in poetry.
The first of a two-part tribute to the famous vaudevillian George M. Cohan, "born on the fourth of July." Today’s show focuses on Cohan as dramatist.
Interview with Leslie Heywood, Part II.
Leslie Heywood discusses her poetry book, The Proving Grounds (Red Hen Press). Heywood is well known in gender studies and in studies of women in sports. Part I.
Kathleen de Azevedo, Part II.
Jack Foley’s guest is Kathleen de Azevedo, who discusses her novel, Samba Dancers, nominated for a NCBA Award. (Northern California Book Award). Part I of two.
Walt Whitman was born May 31, 1819. Today’s show is a tribute to him.
Highlights of African American poetry.
Jack Foley takes a look at the poetry of Allan Ginsburg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti.
James Broughton reading from his work, plus settings of his poems by the late Chilean singer, Ludar.