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World Poetry Celebrates Viva Vinson!

Ariadne’s Notes: An very special show with the lovely Viva Vinson on the World Poetry Café, CFRO 100.5 at 1:30 pm PST on May 16th . It was such a pleasure to learn about the wonderful work she has been doing with the creative arts for at risk youth and those who do not have the support to impower their creativity, Also, she sang for us on the radio show which delighted the radio listeners. She is a real heroine in her work and her world wide performances. Viva was sent to us by the great Osiris Muir of 15 minutes.

LISTEN TO THIS AMAZING SHOW HERE!!!

Viva started her career performing with Le Miz, an all-female, Broadway musical revue, under the direction of Sandra Rohr. In her late teens, Viva put her musical interests aside to pursue an acting career in film and television, appearing in such productions as “Fresh Prince of Bel Air”, “A Different World”, “Cop Rock” and the cult-classic “Roadside Prophets”, to name a few . Viva pursues both a career in music and acting, while trying to inspire young artists through performing arts education programs, and advocating for free arts education for impoverished and At-Risk youth.Viva’s greatest delight and solace comes from listening to classic soul, Jazz, R&B and Blues. “One of my deepest passions is listening to fantastic live music. Being able to sing and perform is just an extension of the energy and bliss I receive from listening. Viva made her way to Asia in September 2003 where she performed at The Island Shangri-La Hong Kong, Hong Kong’s 97 Group, such venues as Post 97, Club 97 and Kee Club, The Peninsula Hotel Hong Kong, Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, Park 97 Shanghai, Coco Blues Thailand, Sheraton Bangkok, Plaza Anthanee Le Meriden Bangkok, Harry’s Jazz Club Singapore, Hilton Kuala Lumpur, Hilton Wangfujing Beijing, The Metropole Sofitel, Hanoi Vietnam, The Shangri-La Singapore, and many others…Viva has also performed at various corporate functions. Her corporate clients include Omega, The Forum, Swarovski, Park ‘n Shop, Watson’s Water and many others.Viva has also appeared at many clubs, restaurants and hotels in her native town Los Angeles, California, such as; Café Cordial, Barone’s, Giovanni’s, Vitello’s, Club Aura, The Langham Hotel Pasadena, The Spot, and many others.

World Poetry Celebrates Kevin Morris!

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Ariadne’s Notes: A wonderful show on the World Poetry Café, CFRO 100.5 at 1:30 pm PST on May 16th with the talented poet from England, Kevin Morris, who read his new poems and spoke about his work as well as offering some help to people with visual impairment. A real hero who has written several books and has a guide dog named Trigger. It was great to have him call in again with his unique connection with nature and life. For more: Website – https://kmorrispoet.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/drewdog2060_

Also on the show at 1:30 pm PST, was the arts educator and performer Viva Vinson who sang for us. World Poetry Café radio show team: Ariadne Sawyer, Producer and Host, Victor Schwartzman , Sound Engineer, Diego Bastinutti, Host and Sharon Rowe, special volunteer .

TO HEAR THIS WONDERFUL SHOW CLICK HERE!

Kevin writes:

“I was born in the city of Liverpool on 6th January 1969. Having attended The Royal School for the Blind and St. Vincent’s School for the Blind in Liverpool, I went on to read History and Politics at the University College of Swansea.
Having graduated with a BA (Joint Honours), and an MA in Political Theory, I moved to London where I now live and work.
Being visually impaired, I use screen reading software called Job Access with Speech (JAWS) which converts text into speech and braille, enabling me to use a Windows laptop.

Much of my poetry is written in my home, which overlooks a historic park in Upper Norwood/Crystal Palace, a suburb of Greater London.”

Geranium

On Good Friday I gave to you
A geranium in a pot.
We agreed on the need for air.
I know not
Whether you are showing care
To that token
Which, although unspoken
You knew to be true.

And now you have your air
And I mine.
I remember you
On my sofa blue.
No line
Was crossed.

The cost
Was a cheap
Priceless geranium in a pot
You may or may not, keep.

Kevin Morris (C) All rights reserved by the author.

Links:

Website – https://kmorrispoet.com/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/drewdog2060_