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The Poetry of Alfonsina Storni
Alfonsina Storni
Alfonsina Storni was an important 20th century feminist poet. She challenged the norms of conventional Argentinian and Latin American society. Her poems are read in Spanish with English translation. Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado discusses Storni’s life and work. This program also features the fabulous voice of Mercedes Sosa of Argentina singing […]
The Poetry of Maria de Zayas
Maria de Zayas
Maria de Zayas is Spain’s first feminist poet and novelist. Her work had a wide influence and impact. This program features readings in Spanish and English as well as commentary from Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado at Boulder. Part of David Barsamian’s Pyrenees to the Andes series funded by the Colorado Endowment […]
The Poetry of Delmira Augustini
Delmira Augustini
In this program, Delmira Augustini’s poetry is read in both Spanish and in English translation as well as commentary on her life and work by Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado. Among the poems we hear are: “Tu Amor,” “El Intruso,” “Inefable,” “Dia Nuestro,” and “Fiera de Amor.” Produced and hosted by David […]
The Poetry of Nicolás Guillén
Nicolas Guillen
Features Nicolás Guillén’s poetry read in both Spanish and in English translation as well as commentary on his life and work. With the participation of Prof. Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado. Produced and hosted by David Barsamian as part of his 20th Century Latin American Poetry Series. Funded by the Colorado Humanities Program
The Poetry of Gabriela Mistral
Gabriela Mistral
Features Gabriela Mistral’s poetry read in both Spanish and in English translation as well as commentary on her life and work by Yvonne Barrett of the University of Colorado. Prof. Barrett is known for her knowledge and scholarship of contemporary Latin American poetry. Part of David Barsamian’s 20th Century Latin American Poetry Series. Funded by […]
Real Politics, Real Poetry
Amiri Baraka
The role of creative people in society has long been debated. Should they focus on their art and stay away from politics? Poets, writers, painters, filmmakers, musicians, artists in general occupy a unique position. Their impact and influence extend far and wide. They illuminate realities in imaginative ways that expand awareness and understanding. Think of […]
Malkauns
Debu Chaudhuri
What happens when a father and son, both sitar masters, collaborate in a jugalbandi, a duet? A powerhouse performance of Malkauns, the classic late night raga. Malkauns is an aadi raga, one of the original five ragas from which all other ragas derive. Its pentatonic scale make it particularly challenging for sitarists. The more than 50-minute recording of […]
Kaunsi Kanhra
Debu Chaudhuri
This recording features a majestic rendering of the late night raga Kaunsi Kanhra. A combination of Darbari and Malkauns raga, Sitar maestro Chaudhuri has a particular affinity for this raga and his performance is marked with great sensitivity. The meditative alaap, opening of the raga, almost 30 minutes, is followed by two compositions in teental, a 16-beat time cycle. […]
Portrait of Ghalib
Begum Akhtar, Muhammad Rafi
Mirza Asadullah Khan Baig known by his pen name Ghalib was Urdu’s finest poet and master of the ghazal, love poem. He was born in Agra in 1797 and died in Delhi in 1869. His range, imagery, and command of language are stunning. Today his poems are recited by South Asians everywhere. This recording was […]
In Pakistan
Begum Akhtar
When Begum Akhtar traveled to Pakistan in 1971 she made one of her greatest recordings. Hear her sing these classic ghazals written by the legendary Urdu poets Mirza Ghalib (1797-1869) and Faiz Ahmed Faiz (1911-1984). Bas ke dushwaar hai (Ghalib) Ah ko chaye ek umer (Ghalib) Chasm-e-maigoon zara (Faiz) Sham-e-firaq ab na pooch (Faiz) Phir […]
Abhinandan 75
Debu Chaudhuri
2CDs Abhinandan in Hindi means congratulations. Sitar maestro Debu Chaudhuri, celebrating his 75th birthday at Kamani Hall in Delhi. Before a packed auditorium he performs ragas, Kalyani Bilawal, Yaman, Miyan ki Malhar and Bisweshwari. Debuji is a disciple of the legendary sitar maestro Mushtaq Ali Khan. He is accompanied on tabla by the virtuoso Sandeep […]
Greatest Ghazals – Live!
Begum Akhtar
3 CDs. Begum Akhtar recorded at Aiwan-e-Ghalib in Delhi singing her heart and soul out in a 1973 concert less than a year before she died. Excellent tabla and sarangi accompaniment. Musicians are unknown alas. I have finally digitized the tapes that the Kashmiri poet Agha Shahid Ali (1949-2001) gave me years and years ago. […]

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