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Turn It Up!
Turn It Up!

Turn It Up!

Music in Poetry from Jazz to Hip-Hop

Edited by Stephen Cramer

POETRY

400 Pages, 6 x 9

Formats: Trade Paper, EPUB

Trade Paper, $24.95 (CA $33.95) (US $24.95)

Publication Date: September 2020

ISBN 9781950584321

Rights: WOR

Green Writers Press (Sep 2020)

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Overview

A vibrant anthology of music-inspired poetry, from jazz to hip-hop.

Turn It Up! Music in Poetry from Jazz to Hip-Hop showcases a diverse collection of poems inspired by music. Featuring voices from Langston Hughes to Kim Addonizio, this anthology explores the profound connection between music and language.

This collection is for poetry enthusiasts and music lovers alike, offering a unique perspective on how music shapes our cultural and personal experiences. Discover new poets and revisit familiar favorites as they interpret the rhythms and melodies of jazz, blues, rock, and hip-hop. Experience the power of music through the lens of poetry and gain a deeper appreciation for both art forms.

Author Biography

Stephen Cramer is the author of Bone Music, From the Hip, and Shiva’s Drum. His work has appeared in journals such as The American Poetry Review, African American Review, The Yale Review, and Harvard Review. An Assistant Poetry Editor at Green Mountains Review, he teaches writing and literature at the University of Vermont.