Have you ever been moved simply with words? No background music, no back-up singers,…just words and a microphone.

I shan’t give out too much information as this episode truly is unique but I introduce you lovely listener to the amazing world of performance poetry. 

A very fortuitous meeting with a co-actor led me to meet his son, poet and musician, Jasper. I knew when I heard his story that I wanted to bring him on the podcast.

So I nudge you to have a listen and let yourself be transported by Jasper’s words.

Happy listening!

Jasper's Instagram account to follow his poetry.

Jasper’s favourite poet: 

• John Keats (if you haven’t read his poems do buy yourself his Complete Poems for Christmas) 

Poets to go see perform:

• Molly Sapphire 
• Stephen Gill
• Go watch videos of the late Benjamin Zephaniah performing - 'absolute legend' (Jasper's words)

Live poetry to watch in London:

• Sofar Sounds (there isn’t always live poetry at every night but you can email the team to ask)
• Spit Nights

Film we speak about which has beautiful poetry and live poetry : Love Jones

Thank you to my dear friend Mory at Pars Studio for the great sound editing!