#PODCAST The 27th Poetry Africa Festival promises to showcase some of the continent's finest verse-writers #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Producer Matthew Veeran - Cementing Durban's title as a UNESCO City of Literature, the 27th edition of the Poetry Africa festival promises another diverse showcase of the continent's finest artists. Regarded as one of the most significant platforms for contemporary spoken word poetry, the festival kicks off today in Johannesburg. It then makes it's way to Durban and will conclude for the first time ever in Bloemfontein. Curator Siphindile Hlongwa says audiences can look forward to epic performances, informative workshops, panel discussions and numerous book launches...