Category Archives: Poetry

Reviews, Interviews, Publishing Poetry, Announcements, Readings, Videos of Poets,

BLACK COFFEE POET READS AT MAYDAY POETRY MARATHON 2011

Posted on May 7, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

I had the honour of reading at the MAYWORKS Poetry Marathon in Toronto May 1, 2011. I shared the stage with many great poets, including two of my favorites: Tara Michelle Ziniuk and Zoe Whittal. The poem I read, … Continue reading →

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TORONTO MUSICIAN SARAH GREENE SINGS A SONG

Posted on May 6, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Sarah Green is a poet and song writer who hast a new CD out: Toronto Blues. Performing at open mics around Toronto, Greene also hosts an open mic event at the Transac club once a month. Enjoy Sarah Greene … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH TORONTO SINGER SARAH GREENE

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Sarah Greene is a Toronto based poet and singer/songwriter who hosts an open mic nitght at the Tranzac Club once a month. Her new CD Toronto Blues is a mix of different genres that explores the ups and downs … Continue reading →

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TORONTO BLUES

Posted on May 2, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Toronto Blues By Sarah Greene Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Sarah Greene closed the show last month (April 2011) at Brockton Writers Reading series # 17. Starting out by reading some of her poems, Greene followed by picking up her … Continue reading →

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LAZAH CURRENT SINGS FOR BLACK COFFEE POET

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Meeting Lazah Current was a pleasure. Seeing him on stage was just as fun. Hearing him sing a special song for blackcoffeepoet.com was an unexpected gift that is much appreciated. Enjoy Lazah Current sing for Black Coffee Poet.

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INTERVIEW WITH REGGAE SINGER LAZAH CURRENT

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Lazah Current is a former member of Juno Award winning band Messenjah. Growing up in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Lazah has moved to Jamaica to pursue a solo career. Recently releasing his a second album, Betta Tomorrow, Lazah is on tour … Continue reading →

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BETTA TOMORROW

Posted on April 25, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Betta Tomorrow By Lazah Current Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Lazah Current, former member of Juno Award winning Roots reggae band Messenjah, has gone solo and is reaching great heights. Recently performing to a packed house at Lula Lounge in … Continue reading →

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TORONTO POET MAUREEN HYNES READS HER POETRY

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

I first met Maureen Hynes at a Toronto Women’s Bookstore event. I recognized her from a photo on the net. I was just curious to see who the editor was who chose my poem No Les Da Verguenza for publication in Our … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH TORONTO POET MAUREEN HYNES

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Maureen Hynes has published three books of poetry, Rough Skin (Wolsak and Wynn) Harm’s Way (Brick Books), Marrow, Willow (Pedlar Press) and is working on a fourth. She has twice been selected for the Banff Writers’ Studio and in 2007, a selection of her … Continue reading →

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MARROW, WILLOW

Posted on April 18, 2011 by Black Coffee Poet

Marrow, Willow By Maureen Hynes Reviewed by Jorge Antonio Vallejos Marrow, Willow, Maureen Hynes third collection of poems stays true to its title: it goes deep while remaining flexible. It’s a bit different than her first two collections Rough Skin, … Continue reading →