TPKP 119: Leandro Reyes: A Deep Dive Into the Art of the Spoken Word

Leandro is a poet, performer, professional heartbreaker, tearjerker, and founder of @Collaboratory.PH. In this episode, we dive into the world and artistry behind the art of the spoken word. We learn about the resurgence of the artform and building a brand new community of spoken word artists. We talk about doing gigs, its public response, training as a poet, and Leandro founding Collaboratory PH with fellow artists. Jerald and Leandro also attempt to explain the intricate art of writing poems and the countless, complex ways to perform spoken word poetry in a very insightful discussion between artists. Also discussed are the "hugot" trend, criticisms, the medium adapting in the lockdown era, personal heroes, and tons of other amazing conversations in between. T hen finally, we talk and give tribute to Leandro's great grandfather —the legendary Filipino writer, Severino Reyes, more popularly known to most Filipinos as, Lola Basyang.