The Poetry Cafe
Episodes
E49: The Poetry Hotline w Airam Soto
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Check out our latest Poetry Hotline caller from Delaware, Airam Soto
E:48 The Sankofa Session w/ Ducky
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Ducky and she uses her art to heal, empathize and teach us all how to be better.
E47: The Poetry Minute - Sometimes
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes
E46: Bluz, POETRY, NASCAR, NBA and More...
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for my man Bluz and he connects with NASCAR, Poetry, the NBA and stories from the pitch...
E45: The Poetry Hotline w/Javon Rustin
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Javon Rustin on the Poetry Hotline: Cry Baby
E44: The Sankofa Session w/The Womanstorm
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More energy and positive poetry from one of my favorite artists, The Womanstorm
E43: The Poetry Minute - Keep Searching
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Poetry Minute, Keep searching...
E42: I Became an Artist so I could show you what Art is...
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Powerful episode featuring King M.Dot and he breaks down his art, his music and his purpose and passion.
E41: The Poetry Hotline feat. The State Side Lion
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Poetry Hotline featuring The State Side Lion with a powerful piece about GUNS
E40: The Sankofa Session Featuring Michael Ashford
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You are Beautiful
E39: The Poetry Minute: Love and Community
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Live except from a show to remind us to find our way...
E38: I Just Want To Make People Smile
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Featuing DC: Beatbox, Song writer, Singer and more... Feeding your mind, you body and you soul
E37: The Sankofa Section: Chairs
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We would not be where or who we are without what we have been through. Join us for a Sankofa story about Chairs. This is one you don't wanna miss
E:36 The Poetry Hotline w Joanne from Uganda
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Unganda calls for Poetry. Check out Joanne
E35: Poetry is Law
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to Elon Law Students as they engage and express themselves through the art of poetry at the school's 7th Annual Poetry Slam.
E34: The Poetry Minute - Pray for Strength
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for this reflective movement on strength inside The Poetry Minute
E33: The Queen City Movement
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we venture into the Queen City and it's origins of Spoken Word Poetry with JC the Poet and the Wine Up
E32: The Sankofa Section Feat. Allyson
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We would not be where we are without where we have been. Check out Allyson as she says thank you in her own special way in this week's Sankofa Section...
E31: The Poetry Hotline Feat. Krosswordz
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another dynamic poetry hotline as we feature poets from all over the world
E30: Changing The World One Poem at a Time: Poetry Slam Africa
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a conversation with Poetry Slam Africa about the movement and the art, the struggles and the future of poetry in Africa
E29: A little Time with The Poet Timelines Live From Nairobi
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me for another quick artist interview live from The International Theater Festival in Nairobi, Kenya
E28: The Poetry Takeover from The Kenya International Theater Festival in Nairobi
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as we chop it up with Divine and Saisi and they tell me how poetry is taking over the city!
E27: Show Day - Live from The Kenya International Theater Festival
15 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as I prepare for my show and talk to Joanne from Uganda and Na Tosh from Kenya. This festival has been amazing and the outpouring of love and ...
E26: The Hospitality Crew Live from The Kenya International Theater Festival
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we talk to a few members of the hospitality team here at KIT Fest in Nairobi, Kenya! Who they are and what they do what they do.
E25: Song Unburied Live from The Kenya International Theater Festival
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we tap into Zimbabwe culture and music and theater, live from Nairobi's International Theater Festival
E24: Live From The International Theater Fest in Narobi with My Family from Botswana
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we discuss this production from Botswana at KITFest 2025 from Nairobi
E23: The Poetry Minute: Kima from Alaska
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Poetry Minute featuring Kima from Anchorage, Alaska
E22: Why I Write
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live open mic poets and more. Ashlee C., explains to us why she writes. Join us for live music, conversation, and poetry.
E:21 - Sankofa feat. Blackie Sam from Seoul
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we continue to share artists from all over the world! The Sankofa Section is based on shows and artists from our past that have helped to s...
E20: The Poetry Hotline w/Moses West
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a call from Jacksonville, FL and Poet Moses West
E19: The Poetry Hotline w Alphonzo from Warner Robbins, Ga
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new caller from Warner Robbins, Ga joins The Poetry Cafe hotline family with a poem about North Carolina.
E18: The Poetry Minute: Today I Am...
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grow each and everyday, we are always becoming...
E17: Can Men Say I Love You To Each Other?
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poetry, Music and engaging conversation around the topic of Black Men being able to express love verbally to one another
E16: The Sankofa Section Featuring Trey
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out our throwback poem with Trey as he recites a Poetry Cafe Favorite. The Sankofa section reminds to look back at our past in order to respect ...
E15: The Poetry Hotline w/ B. Poetic
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Poetic call from Charlotte, NC
E14: The Poetry Minute: Purpose
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Purposeful inspiration in 60 secs
E13: Valuable and Vulnerable
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we sit down with Ebony Payne-English and Moses West from Jacksonville, FL. Poetry, Power and Purpose...
E12: The Sankofa Section Feat: Elliot Axiom
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Standing in our present, looking back at our past in order to move forward toward our future. A little throwback poetry that helped get us to where we...
E11: The Poetry Hotline: Rosa from High Point, NC
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Check out a poet from our poetry hotline and artists call in from all over the world to share their words. This call features Rosa from High Point, NC...
E10: The Journey
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Ebonye Payne English and Moses West from Jacksonville, FL sharing poetry, stories, lessons and more. This is an episode you don'...
E9: A Celebration of Freedom Found in the Oddest Places...
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tap in as we hear the story of Tragedy to Triumph to Freedom and Liberation all fused with music and poetry inside the one and only Poetry Cafe.
S1:E8 - More Than Meets The Eye
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E7: Poetry is Life
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E6: A Reason 2 Rhyme
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
S1:E5 - We Need Each Other To Make This Thing Called Life Work
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Community on the stage
S1:E4 - We Feed Your Mind, Your Body and Your Soul
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great artists, sharing who and why they are
S1:E3 - Life is a stage
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Open mic poetry bringing people together and building a stronger artistic community.
S1:E2- Bringing People Together With Poetry
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Each episode is an attempt to expand the idea of poetry and what you can create when people come together to share who they are through performance ar...
S1:E1 - The Beginning of a Dream
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This first episode features: Justin the Beloved, Main Main, The Polk Duo and Adam B. Open Mic Poetry, Live Music and More