What+is+Spoken+Word?

= x What is spoken word? x =

 " Spoken word is a form of poetry that is performed. The essence of spoken word comes from the way poetry is performed which included styles from poetry, hip-hop and can also be accompanied by beats. As all poetry, this too is a form of art and has developed into a culture of its own. Spoken word artists can be found performing regularly at coffee houses during open mic nights along with other greater, grander events and venues." ([])

 "Spoken word can be used to describe a musical or term of entertainment, referring to works or performances that consist mostly of one person speaking or reciting literary work. Music in spoken word, more often than not, plays a background or accompanying role enriching rather than overpowering the word. The work may be written by the speaker or sometimes improvised in performance, but the key should always be to deliver the words in a natural voice." ([])

 "Spoken Word is poetry intended for onstage performance, rather than exclusively designed for the page. While often associated with hip-hop culture, it also has strong ties to storytelling, modern poetry, post-modern performance, and monologue theatre, as well as jazz, blues, and folk music. Due to its immediacy and direct rapport with its audience, this type of poetry often contains references to current events and issues relevant to a contemporary audience. At its best, spoken word is a powerful, high-energy form of expression that attracts artists and audiences of all ages from a wide range of disciplines and socio-cultural backgrounds." ([])