The Power of Sound
Hanif Abdurraqib, a poet and music critic, discusses the importance of sound in his writing process. He shares how recording himself reading his first drafts helps him discover the symphonic nature of his poems and how it influences the pacing and tone. Hanif also reflects on how his journey from music critic to poet was sparked by editors who saw the poetic elements in his work as an invitation into the art form.In this clip
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[Unedited] Hanif Abdurraqib with Pádraig Ó Tuama
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