From the Archive: Brian Johnstone. August 2010

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Brian Johnstone (1950 - 2021) was a poet and former director of the StAnza poetry festival. In this archive podcast he discusses the highlights of his StAnza career, what he thinks makes a good poetry festival, his own work and his creative improvisations as part of jazz-poetry combo Trio Verso. Featuring the tracks ‘Storm Chaser’ and ‘The Sound of Breaking Glass’. Presented by Ryan Van Winkle. Produced by Colin Fraser. Incidental music by Ewen Maclean.

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