SoundPages
SoundPages is produced by Jack Straw Cultural Center as part of the Jack Straw Writers Program. This podcast features interviews and live readings from artists in the Jack Straw Writers Program. Each year a series of twelve episodes is produced featuring the current Jack Straw Writers and curator.-
Being Local – Loreen Lilyn Lee
Loreen Lilyn Lee shares her island heritage in a smooth, heartfelt narrative that celebrates the unique blend of culture that is Hawaii.
Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Selected Poems – Laurel Albina
Speaking with force and conviction, Laurel Albina examines cultural identity through her family’s experience settling in a new country.
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE.
Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Selected Poems – Jane Wong
Jane Wong dares to write poetry, fighting through words to help express “the unknowable.”
Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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The Lineup – John D. Mullen
John D. Mullen is a master storyteller, openly describing scenes from his youth with frank hilarity and impeccable delivery.
Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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To Say Goodbye – Claudia Castro Luna
Through the eyes of her 14-year-old self, Claudia Castro Luna recounts her family’s journey across the border and to a new life.
Music by 2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Memoir – Anastacia Tolbert
Using textural images and striking word combinations, Anastacia Tolbert’s writing imbues the page with vivid sensations.
THIS PODCAST CONTAINS ADULT LANGUAGE.
Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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What Does a Lesbian Bring on a Second Date – Kate Carroll de Gutes
Self-deprecating and honest, Kate Carroll de Gutes serves her own brand of personal essay, much of which is uproariously funny. A stickler for the serial comma, Kate Carroll de Gutes believes that there should always be two spaces between a period and the beginning of the next sentence.
Music by the Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Tony’s Theme – Chelsea Werner-Jatzke
Chelsea Werner-Jatzke recycles an old Pixies’ song, transforming song lyrics into living characters.
Music by the Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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The Angel and Other Poems – Daemond Arrindell
Using physical language to convey universal emotions, Daemond Arrindell’s writing commands a visceral response.
Music by the Seattle Jazz Composers Ensemble, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
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Selected Poems – Michelle Penaloza
Michelle Penaloza reaches deep into her writing to pull out words that will touch her readers. She boldly tackles sentimental subject matter and presents feelings with a flair.
Music by Victor Noriega/2 Trios, produced as part of the Jack Straw Artist Support Program.
