3:00 PST Wednesdays
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.
Arabic Poetry. The 2nd of a 7-part special on spoken word of the Middle East. This second show deals with Nizar Qabbani (1923-1998), one of the most popular poets of the Arab world. Salma Khadra Jayyusi writes that Qabbani "called for the liberation of both body and soul from the repressive injunctions imposed upon them … Continued
Arabic Poetry. The lst of a 7-part special on spoken word of the Middle East. This first show deals with the poet Adonis and his book-length essay, An Introduction to Arab Poetics. Adonis (pen name of Ali Ahmed Said) is widely considered to be one of the Arab world’s greatest living poets. Hosted by Jack … Continued
KPFA’s annual Watershed show with Joyce Jenkins and Mark Baldridge (coordinators of the Environmental Poetry Festival) features a festival highlight: the work of Jayne Lyn Stahl who is coordinating "Engaged," a celebration of free speech. Jack Foley hosts.
Cid Corman: a tribute to the late poet, editor, translator, who died March ll, 2004 at the age of 79. As Corman lay dying he was no longer able to read, but very much enjoyed taped messages and poems from friends. Host Jack Foley reads his own letter to Corman, shares reminiscences of their mutual … Continued
Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Italian Women in Black Dresses. Jack Foley hosts.
Maria Mazziotti Gillan, Italian Women in Black Dresses. The founder and director of the Passaic County Community College Poetry Center and its cultural affairs department, whose poetry is inspired by her family and ethnic background, talks with host Jack Foley.
Jack Foley reading and discussing Keats’ Ode on a Grecian Urn.
Simon Louvish, Part Two.
Interview with Simon Louvish, author of Keystone: The Life and Clowns of Mack Sennett (Faber and Faber, Inc.), an account of the life and career of "the king of comedy," Mack Sennett. Louvish’s book traces the trajectory of this Irish-Catholic movie mogul as well as what Louvish calls "Sennett’s…America, contagious, nervous, alays at high speed." … Continued
Jack Foley, Tribute to Mack Sennett (1880-1960), the pioneer of filmmaking whose Keystone comedies remain hilarious 90 years after they were made.
