<div>In this final episode of Season 1 of the <a href="http://Word.Life">Word.Life</a> podcast, Donney unpacks his personal journey as a performance poet, the evolution of the politics in his writing, and how writing about race and culture proved to be the true mission statement of his artistry.</div>

In this final episode of Season 1 of the Word.Life podcast, Donney unpacks his personal journey as a performance poet, the evolution of the politics in his writing, and how writing about race and culture proved to be the true mission statement of his artistry.

In this final episode of Season 1 of the <a href="http://Word.Life" rel="noopener noreferrer">Word.Life</a> podcast, Donney unpacks his personal journey as a performance poet, the evolution of the politics in his writing, and how writing about race and culture proved to be the true mission statement of his artistry.

Episode 8: My Microphone Evolution

Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) ., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm.

Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change.

From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines.

Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, & Google Play and streaming on Twitch & YouTube.

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Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) ., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm. Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change. From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines. Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, & Google Play and streaming on Twitch & YouTube.

Nina Simone once said that it is “an artist’s duty is to reflect the times,” when interviewed about her seminal classic Mississippi Goddamn. It is in that spirit of critical reflection that The North Star introduces Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) ., a new podcast seeking to unpack the intersections of literary art, music, politics and the revolutions that are often amplified in the creative realm.

Hosted by The North Star’s Chief Content Editor and poet, Donney Rose, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is an exploration into the lyrics, verses, messaging and context of the songs and poems and prose and scripts where the art is the heartbeat, bassline and bottom line for radical change.

From the timeless classics of yesteryear to the urgent work of modern-day griots, Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . will dissect the work that lights the fire and calls the people to the frontlines.

Word.Life (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/word-life/id1598927589) . is a weekly podcast that is released every Thursday on all streaming platforms, including Spotify, Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, &amp; Google Play and streaming on Twitch &amp; YouTube.

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