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Length:
70 minutes
Released:
Apr 23, 2019
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Podcast episode
Description
Poet, novelist and editor Dionne Brand meditates on the process of writing poetry in her latest Giller Prize-nominated book, The Blue Clerk. Singer-songwriter Tim Baker performs from his debut solo album, Forever Overhead. Photographer David McMillan tells us why he took more than 20 trips inside the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone to capture images of a city frozen in time. Poetry readings from José Olivarez and Margaret Atwood.
Released:
Apr 23, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
Bernie Taupin: Writing hit songs with Elton John, avoiding the limelight, and why he’s telling his story now: Bernie Taupin, who wrote lyrics for Elton John’s biggest hits, has never chased the limelight. But in his new memoir, “Scattershot,” the Grammy-winning songwriter opens up. Bernie joins Tom to share how his love of music started, his memories of working with Elton, and what he credits for their unbreakable bond. by Q with Tom Power