Re-enchanting the global village
Rapper Thomas Riffmatch’s latest single takes the form of a love song from one entangled particle to another. His advice? Keep on moving into the light, don’t fall into a black hole and store some salt on dry shelves. Everything Read More …
In which I try to outline what distinguishes prose (including “free verse) from poetry – or, more properly, song.
I think everyone will agree that 2020 has been a bit of a difficult year for human beings on planet Earth. Now that it is coming to an end, it becomes possible to think about what it means. There is Read More …
So, why do I think that rap is the new home of contemporary poetry? The famous 20th-century poet Wystan Hugh Auden memorably defined poetry as “memorable speech”. I think that is a good definition for a number of reasons. Firstly, Read More …
Since you probably know me as a singer-songwriter / translator and this Global Village Bard blog as a song and poetry translation site, I thought I’d try to explain the new direction taken by my alter ego Thomas Riffmatch and Read More …
My life matters… at least, to me… but why?
Who wills survives to will again… but who am I?
I don’t care what you say if you don’t disobey my law of noncontradiction
A ten minute snapshot of global history, politics and philosophy, it’s an ambitious and sprawling piece confidently presented by Beavitt and his collaborators. I imagine Tommy with a wry smile on his face as he performs his impressive, wordy tour Read More …
Reconstructed rap – or “beat poetry” – with a philosophical twist!