World Poetry Celebrates Halloween, Music and Poetry !

 

Ariadne’s Notes:

 A wonderful show! It was such fun to speak in Spanish and listen to live music, talk about Guatemala and the Elders, meet the musician Antu, flutist and read the Peaceathon poetry plus congratulate Costa Rica for their well deserved award: https://www.unenvironment.org/news-and-stories/press-release/costa-rica-named-un-champion-earth-pioneering-role-fighting-climate?fbclid=IwAR2PXEDZyB9JPrPktUISSvT3iUvf-E_NXOszcL9f0Pe3q87te0zBdyecW_0

The World Poetry Café radio show , celebrated Halloween On  October 31, 1-2 pm PST CFRO 100.5 FM with live music, Spanish and Peace Poetry from Timileyn Gabriel Olajuwon from Nigeria , Jackson Dukpa  from Bhutan and Davy Fidel (chapter 3) from Nigeria.

Also great thanks to John Preston and Bernice Lever whose contributions pushed us over the top of fundraising for our show!

To Listen to the Radio  Show Click Here!

 First guest:  , “Alfredo Flores arrived in Canada from Guatemala 28 years ago. After spending time in Toronto and Montreal he landed in Vancouver in 1997. Latino, plays traditional South American folk music. Accomplished street performer.”  He is representing our long partnership with the Heart of the City Festival, 16th anniversary with over 150 performances. You may hear live music on the show and Spanish! http://www.heartofthecityfestival.com/ Alfredo and his friend, Antu  originally from Chile played live music and also a selection from their CD, Blue Mountain.

To Listen to the Radio  Show Click Here!

  Second guest from the UK  known as the poet Guppyman. “I have grave concerns for the environment and the future of mother earth. My mission is to make people more aware of the environmental issues of the planet through the art of poetry. I am also a puppeteer, my puppets are known as Guppies Crew. My puppets preach love, peace and environmental care through the art of poetry. Peace 2 all”

Listen live at www.coopradio.org or go to archives after the show. Also, listen on Canada Player.

 

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