City of Song by Glenn North
City of Song is a poetry collection by Glenn North, an accomplished poet and Cave Canem fellow whose work bridges literary excellence with cultural preservation. This collection represents the culmination of North's experiences as both a creative artist and cultural educator.
About the Poet
Glenn North is currently serving as a consultant for Education and Community Programs at the Black Archives of Mid America while also pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Missouri - Kansas City. He is a Cave Canem fellow, a Callaloo creative writing fellow and a recipient of the Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Award and the Crystal Field Poetry Award. Glenn provided the poetic narration for the award winning film short, May This Be Love and did a guest appearance on the popular ABC family drama, Lincoln Heights. He has shared the stage with many legendary African American poets including Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez and Amiri Baraka. His work has appeared in Kansas City Voices, One Shot Deal, The Sixth Surface, Caper Literary Journal, Platte Valley Review, Kansas City Voices, Cave Canem Anthology XII, The African American Review, and American Studies Journal. He also collaborated with legendary jazz musician on the critically acclaimed recording project, Check Cashing Day.
Literary Recognition
This collection comes from a poet whose credentials include fellowships from two of the most prestigious poetry organizations: Cave Canem, dedicated to cultivating the artistic and professional growth of African American poets, and Callaloo, the premier African Diaspora literary journal. North's recognition through the Charlotte Street Generative Performing Artist Award and Crystal Field Poetry Award further establishes his voice in contemporary American poetry.
Published Work
North's poetry has been featured in numerous respected literary journals and anthologies, demonstrating his consistent contribution to contemporary American letters. His interdisciplinary approach, including collaborations with jazz musicians and contributions to film, showcases the versatility and cultural resonance of his poetic voice.
Product Details
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Spartan Press
Publication Date: March 2019
