49. Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib
from The Kenyon Review Podcast Hosted by The Kenyon Review
In this episode, poet and critic Hanif Willis-Abdurraqib debates with Andrew Grace on whether or not song lyrics should be considered literature. Ranging from considerations of Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen to Lil Yachty and 2 Chainz, Abdurraqib explains the importance of taking popular music seriously, and how poets can enhance their craft by paying close attention to the lyric strategies of songwriters.
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