This year’s Poetry vs Hip Hop face off between local poets and rappers is in The Camphouse on Martin Luther King Boulevard this Friday August 24 th . The billing for the show suggests a head to head competition which it is, but for the organizers it’s more a showcase for young talent. Richard Winham talked to some of the poets and rappers who will be engaging in a friendly tussle of words on Friday night.

Poetry vs Hip Hop in The Camphouse 8/24

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Originating as a Chattanooga, Tennessee public radio show, Around and About features news, interviews, and arts coverage. In particular, the show covers human-interest stories, Southern literature and discussion of current events. Some guests are Chattanooga residents; others are national authors, experts and celebrities. The show is broadcast Mondays &amp; Wednesdays on WUTC NPR 88.1 FM, and more information is at www.wutc.org.

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Poetry vs Hip Hop in The Camphouse 8/24

Poetry vs Hip Hop in The Camphouse 8/24