Poetry In The Raw

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got s ome, bring some... if you need some, take some... Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.  The first Full week of SUMMER and the poetry is HOT HOT HOT! ******************************************************* Author/Poet/Friend Anthony Arnold initiated a 4 person collaboration with the prompt: WHAT DOES FREEDOM MEAN TO YOU. We are PROUD to feature the 4 poets who created this amazing piece-  Poet Meadows (Epiphany Radio) Tammy Thomas Joe Daverbal Minddancer Anthony Arnold ....+ host Sylvia L. Blalock, who also contributed to the piece. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SHARE IT WITH YOU~! WE WILL BE STARTING THE SHOW AN HOUR EARLY AT 6PM PACIFIC~ ******** YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS IT OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in   MONDAY JUNE 28 2021 6:00 PM PST 7:00 PM MST 8:00 PM CST 9:00 PM EST Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.  If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE.  SUPPORT OF UPRISING RADIO AND POETRY IN THE RAW IS ALWAYS WELCOME THROUGH CASHAPP $upr1s1ng  

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some...   Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.      We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to CELEBRATE THE END OF LOCKDOWN IN CALIFORNIA!  OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in   MONDAY JUNE 22nd, 2021 7:00 PM PST 8:00 PM MST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock  you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE.

rebroadcast of our salute to WOLFHOURS! 

RELIVING THE LOVE

WE CELEBRATE THE KINGS! 

JOIN FOR A REPLAY OF OUR INTIMATE EVENING OF POETRY

originally broadcast- 4/12/2021

Replay of my salute to some of my favorite poets

THE TOPIC  IS "COMMUNITY" WHAT IS COMMUNITY? WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO YOU?

our celebrated cypher is BACK!  We are updating our flow and holding space for a PANEL DISCUSSION+ SPOKEN WORD CYPHER+ OPEN MIC/ Q&A... 

Open Mic Poetry Show+music that moves you+verbs

Open Mic Poetry+DEEP CRATE+Soulful conversation

THE QUEENDOM NETWORK PROUDLY HONORS AND CELEBRATES AN  ICON NATIONAL TREASURE INTERNATIONAL POET LAUREATE HEALER TEACHER DANCER ACTRESS MOTHER SISTER FRIEND  

freedom ringing poetry bringing song singing kinda thing  

Uprising Radio welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw- hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock VIRTUAL Open Mic Poetry hosted entirely on the BLOGTALKRADIO.COM.  We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some... we are still in our AFTERGLOW after the premier presentation of the workshop VOICES THAT CARRY! Being Loud On Purpose at th UC Berkeley 36th Empowering Womxn of Color Conference and being featured on Ngozi Time with an amazing Ella Fitzgerald playlist and being a last minute add to the Empowering Womxn of Color Open Mic (5 minute set!) and being a two time panelist on The Well as a guest of Kim B. Miller.  ...and I created GRIOT SEED a new form of poetry , to great review and response.  ALL THAT'S MISSING IS YOU!!!!   POETRY IN THE RAW IS AN ONLINE OPEN MIC SHOW FOR SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND STORYTELLING.  You can call in or listen in via www.blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio You can also check out our past shows or SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOGTALKRADIO station.  OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in POETRY IN THE RAW IS AN ONLINE OPEN MIC SHOW FOR SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND STORYTELLING.  You can call in or listen in via www.blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio You can also check out our past shows or SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOGTALKRADIO station.   

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some... *********** 357 days ago, i went into my "purple bunker" and began the Caged Bird Chronicles.  2020 shifted the universe forevermore. Some would say I have been isolated while I can report I have never traveled more than I have through my very darkest fears...and come through stronger than before and wiser than I knew I could be... 56 DAYS AGO I SET MY INTENTIONS FOR 2021 ---grateful to be alive a year later. Join me for open mic and more... 

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw... hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some...   Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.    Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!  OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in   MONDAY MARCH 1ST 2021 7:00 PM PST 8:00 PM MST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST   Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.  If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE.   

Feeling the chocolate vibe of heart season, we're bringing poetry that embraces smooth embrace ..the warm touch and tender taste spoken this way... Using a little music, a little mood and a lot of ambiance, I am having a joyride with my favorite slow groove poetry...  Have some? Bring some.   

AFTER YEARS OF BARZ, BEATS AND BEAUTIFUL VIBE, Wolfhours, the spoken word phenomenon,  has dropped its  mic for the last time. We want to bring them on and thank them while giving them a chance to spit and tell their story while NOT WORKING THE 1s and 2s.  join us to salute these amazing poets and fam!  MONDAY FEBRUARY 8th 2021 7:00 PM PACIFIC 9:00 PM CENTRAL 10:00 PM EASTERN (319)527-6039 PRESS 1 to get on the mic    

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some...   Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.    Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!  OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in   MONDAY FEBRUARY 1ST 2021 7:00 PM PST 8:00 PM MST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST   Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.  If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

We celebrating a pen who has carved a way where there was no way in Haiku poetry. Prince William County Virginia has a new Poet Laureate....WE HUMBLY AND HAPPILY WELCOME KIM B. MILLER, author of My Poetry Is The Beauty You Overlook... #1 in Japanese poetry on its release and truly taking the poetry community and thus world on a journey of the pen. We will be speaking in depth about the story behind the story as well as asking questions about her amazing book as well as her full body of work, her new gig and what she seees on the horizon.  MONDAY JANUARY 25th 2021 7 PM PACIFIC/9 PM CENTRAL 10 PM EASTERN IM'S BOOK IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON and AUTOGRAPHED COPIES ARE AVAILABLE  from the Author. To see more about Kim's books as well as her amazing swag collection www.kimbmiller.com MONDAY JANUARY 25th 2021 7 PM PACIFIC/9 PM CENTRAL 10 PM EASTERN  

 We celebrate the accomplishments of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King jr on the holiday for his birthday with OUR VERY OWN POETRY HISTORIAN. Uprising Radio is proud to welcome brother in pen ANTHONY ARNOLD considered a poetical historian, the very multifaceted Anthony Arnold brings his gift with words to the telling of Our Story- the Black History of Africans in America that did not make it to the textbooks. His thirst for the truth comes with his own amazing story. Recently published, his book "To Live And Die In Amerikkka" is revolutionary in its direct and unflinching journey through the so called "Land Of The Free" while giving irony, humor and true heart to the journey so arduous, it is simply known as "The Struggle". Poetry in The Raw takes a look at the life of one of our most beloved brothers in pen while looking at his plans and ways we can support him.  JOIN US!  HOSTED BY SYLVIA L. BLALOCK **QUESTIONS FOR THE FEATURE WILL BE TAKEN BEFORE THE OPEN MIC BEGINS*** CALL IN NUMBER: (319)527-6039 PRESS "1" TO GET ON THE MIC WITH US MONDAY JANUARY 18th 2021 7:00 PM PACIFIC  9:00 PM CENTRAL 10:00 PM EASTERN  

Queendom Network and UPRISING RADIO welcome you to POETRY IN THE RAW... our Online Poetry show brings you the artistry of spoken word, Storytelling and readings from poets, writers and artists from around the country. Tonight, we are putting our pens to our purpose as we host a Coaching session with a professional life coach. She will support me in my coaching need through reflection and action- I invite you to get your pens up and open those journals!    We are going to SET OUR INTENTIONS for 2021 with a POETRY CHALLENGE.    1. come to the show with a COACHING NEED.  2. have an OPEN MIND 3. WRITE A POETRY PIECE ABOUT YOUR COACHING NEED AS YOU UNDERSTAND IT NOW.  4. WRITE ANOTHER PIECE ABOUT YOUR COACHING NEED AFTER THE SHOW .... we will follow up on your coaching session on FEBRUARY 1ST, SO HAVE YOUR 2ND PIECE READY BY THEN...  ---------we are celebrating the 55th birthday of founder/host Sylvia L.. Blalock by giving ourselves the GIFT! your PRESENCE IS ALL THAT IS NEEDED but positivity and love always welcome.  

Uprising Radio welcomes you to CONVERSATION PIECES.  We feature artists, activists, creators and thinkers to address topics and issues relevent and irreverant! Using poetry, music , spoken word and candid dialogue we hope to bring you something authentic while still having the JUICE of creativity rippling through it.    Our first show features my brother in pen and dear friend, Larie Edwards Jr.   

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some...   Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.    Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in   MONDAY JANUARY 4th, 2021   7:00 PM PST   8:00 PM MST   9:00 PM CST   10:00 PM EST         Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.    If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

Uprising Radio is bring in the NEW YEAR with the last candle of KWANZAA for  IMANI= FAITH We are sweeping out the old year and shining in the new with poetry, storytelling, spoken word,  music and so much more... join us! 

UPRISING RADIO is PROUD to bring the KWANZAA show in its full Joy.  We will be sharing Video, poetry, and storytelling and invite you to play our show as part of your KWANZAA celebration.   On this sixth night of Kwanzaa, we light the final red Candle and speak to KUUMBA; Creativity.    POETRY- music-STORYTELLING Join Us!  CALL IN NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" to get on the air  

UPRISING RADIO is PROUD to bring the KWANZAA show in its full Joy.  We will be sharing Video, poetry, and storytelling and invite you to play our show as part of your KWANZAA celebration.   On this first night of Kwanzaa, we light the Green Candle and speak to NIA; PURPOSE.  POETRY- music-STORYTELLING Join Us!  CALL IN NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" to get on the air  

UPRISING RADIO is PROUD to bring the  KWANZAA show in its full Joy.  We will be sharing Video, poetry, and storytelling and invite you to play our show as part of your KWANZAA celebration. On this FOURTH night of Kwanzaa, we light the Red Candle and speak to Ujamaa; Cooperative Economics!  POETRY- music-STORYTELLING Join Us!   

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some... As part of our week long KWANZAA celebration, Poetry In the Raw is honoring the spirit of UJIMA with an OPEN MIC as we dig into the question of what it means to be a community. We are taking a frank look at the road to healing and it begins with defining "the work" and whose work it is/should be. We will also be sharing  links to purchase the books, music and swag of our friends, collaborators and partners, as well as ourselves. You won't want to miss this!  OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:    (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in       MONDAY DECEMBER 28th, 2020   7:00 PM PST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST     Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.    If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

UPRISING RADIO is PROUD to bring the KWANZAA show in its full Joy.  We will be sharing Video, poetry, and storytelling and invite you to play our show as part of your KWANZAA celebration.   On this second night of Kwanzaa, we light the Red Candle and speak to Kujichagulia, the observance of Self Determination and self awareness, self definition and self "owning" that is so very separate from narcissism.      POETRY- music-STORYTELLING Join Us!  CALL IN NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" to get on the air

UPRISING RADIO is PROUD to bring the  KWANZAA show in its full Joy.  We will be sharing Video, poetry, and storytelling and invite you to play our show as part of your KWANZAA celebration.   On this first night of Kwanzaa, we light the Black Candle and speak to Umoja, the Unity and combined effort of Black People.    POETRY- music-STORYTELLING Join Us!  CALL IN NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" to get on the air

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock       We are a POSITIVITY ZONE...   if you've got some, bring some...   if you need some, take some...       Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.        Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:    (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in       MONDAY DECEMBER 21st 2020   7:00 PM PST   9:00 PM CST   10:00 PM EST         Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.    If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

THIS SPEEDROUND IS ON US!  Get your weekend started with this ALL POETRY no CHIT CHAT show!   NO HOST BARZ!   we are an ONE HOUR LONG SPEEDROUND of Spoken Word and Poetry!    1. CALL IN: 319-527-6039 2. Press "1" 3. When you phone opens,  SPIT THE PIECE! 4. Give us your NAME AND THE TITLE AT THE END.      no intro- no chit chat... we are going to hit that mic again and again until the time is up..   (NO SHOUT OUTS, PLEASE)   We WILL REPEAT AS TIME ALLOWS and will also play tracks from your favorite artists.   the "ALL IN" NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" if you're all in!   EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!   6PM PACIFIC   8PM CENTRAL   9PM EASTERN

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock       We are a POSITIVITY ZONE...   if you've got some, bring some...   if you need some, take some...       Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.        Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:    (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in       MONDAY DECEMBER 14th, 2020   7:00 PM PST   9:00 PM CST   10:00 PM EST         Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.    If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in       you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock       We are a POSITIVITY ZONE...   if you've got some, bring some...   if you need some, take some...       Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.        Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in       MONDAY DECEMBER 7th, 2020   7:00 PM PST   9:00 PM CST   10:00 PM EST         Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.  OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   We are a POSITIVITY ZONE...   if you've got some, bring some...   if you need some, take some...       Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.        Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:    (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in       MONDAY JUNE 8TH 2020   7:00 PM PST   8:00 PM MST   9:00 PM CST   10:00 PM EST         Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.    If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock       We are a POSITIVITY ZONE...   if you've got some, bring some...   if you need some, take some...       Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.        Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:    (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in       MONDAY NOVEMBER 23rd, 2020   7:00 PM PST   9:00 PM CST   10:00 PM EST         Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.    If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in       you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

NO LIVE SHOW TONIGHT...  we are replaying our feature with Lady Vee from March 9th

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some...   Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.    Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in MONDAY October 26th, 2020   7:00 PM PST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST   Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.    If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   WE ARE SHARING A REBROADCAST FROM ONE OF OUR JULY SHOWS! We will see you back here for NO HOST BARZ this FRIDAY! . 

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some... Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.    Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!    OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in   MONDAY October 12 2020   7:00 PM PST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.  If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

THIS SPEEDROUND IS ON US!  Get your weekend started with this ALL POETRY no CHIT CHAT show!   NO HOST BARZ!   we are an ONE HOUR LONG SPEEDROUND of Spoken Word and Poetry!    1. CALL IN: 319-527-6039 2. Press "1" 3. When you phone opens,  SPIT THE PIECE! 4. Give us your NAME AND THE TITLE AT THE END.    no intro- no chit chat... we are going to hit that mic again and again until the time is up..   (NO SHOUT OUTS, PLEASE)   We WILL REPEAT AS TIME ALLOWS and will also play tracks from your favorite artists.   the "ALL IN" NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" if you're all in!   EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!   6PM PACIFIC   8PM CENTRAL   9PM EASTERN

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some...   Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.  Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!  OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:    (319) 527-6039   If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in   MONDAY October 5,2020   7:00 PM PST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.  If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

UPRISING RADIO invites you to SPIT IT AND QUIT IT    NO HOST BARZ!   we are hosting a ONE HOUR LONG SPEEDROUND...   no intro- no chit chat... we are going to hit that mic again and again until the time is up..   THIS SPEED ROUND IS ON US!   TUNE IN   PRESS "1"   When your mic opens DROP YOUR PIECE.   GIVE YOUR NAME to close your piece   (NO SHOUT OUTS, PLEASE)     We WILL REPEAT AS TIME ALLOWS and will also play tracks from your favorite artists.   the "ALL IN" NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" if you're all in!   EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT!   6PM PACIFIC   8PM CENTRAL   9PM EASTERN

UPRISING RADIO Welcomes you to Poetry In the Raw...hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock   We are a POSITIVITY ZONE... if you've got some, bring some... if you need some, take some...   Monday September 21 2020 FAREWELL SUMMER!!   As we check off another season in a historic year, POETRY IN THE RAW comes blazing back to the mics spreading the love and getting it started.    ITS OPEN MIC NIGHT-  ALL GENRES- NO TOPIC...    we are  DRAMA FREE ZONE... don't bring none- won't be none   7:00 PM PST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST   POETRY IN THE RAW is  having 'conversations in pen' and you're invited!    POETRY IN THE RAW IS AN ONLINE OPEN MIC SHOW FOR SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND STORYTELLING.  You can call in or listen in via www.blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio You can also check out our past shows or SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOGTALKRADIO station.  OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in   ************thank you for your continued support and can't wait to see you!!!    INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY /COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This copyrighted material is used solely for demonstration and or promotional and marketing purposes only. It is not intended to be used as permission to infringe on established copyrights, et. al., as per The Copyright Act of 1976. Unauthorized use without expressed consent is prohibited by law.

UPRISING RADIO invites you to SPIT IT AND QUIT IT  NO HOST BARZ! we are hosting a ONE HOUR LONG SPEEDROUND... no intro- no chit chat... we are going to hit that mic again and again until the time is up.. THIS SPEED ROUND IS ON US! TUNE IN PRESS "1" When your mic opens DROP YOUR PIECE. GIVE YOUR NAME to close your piece (NO SHOUT OUTS, PLEASE) We WILL REPEAT AS TIME ALLOWS and will also play tracks from your favorite artists. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY /COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This copyrighted material is used solely for demonstration and or promotional and marketing purposes only. It is not intended to be used as permission to infringe on established copyrights, et. al., as per The Copyright Act of 1976. Unauthorized use without expressed consent is prohibited by law. the "ALL IN" NUMBER IS: (319) 527-6039 press "1" if you're all in! EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT! 5PM PACIFIC 7PM CENTRAL 8PM EASTERN

Tonight, Poetry In the Raw dims the lights and remembers fellow poet, supporter and king Roosevelt Jennings aka SideShow.  We are featuring his performance from the Kings Cypher and wish his family and loved ones our  sincere condolences for their loss.  ************ OPEN MIC: it has been a while...come spit what's on your mind...  MONDAY AUGUST 17th 2020 7:00 PM PACIFIC 9:00 PM CENTRAL 10:00 PM EASTERN   OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 PRESS "1" to get ON THE MIC POETRY IN THE RAW IS AN ONLINE OPEN MIC SHOW FOR SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND STORYTELLING.  You can call in or listen in via www.blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio You can also check out our past shows or SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOGTALKRADIO station.    OUR CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 to get on the mic press "1" POETRY IN THE RAW IS AN ONLINE OPEN MIC SHOW FOR SPOKEN WORD POETRY AND STORYTELLING.  You can call in or listen in via www.blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio You can also check out our past shows or SUBSCRIBE TO OUR BLOGTALKRADIO station.  We invite poets, spoken word artists, authors , musicians, singers and artists of many mediums to share their pens on our mics, while engaging in rich conversations around current events, matters of spirit and positive momentum. Through collaborative support, we are growing the positive impact of art, conversation and empowerment.  INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY /COPYRIGHT NOTICE: This copyrighted material is used solely for demonstration and or promotional and marketing purposes only. It is not intended to be used as permission to infringe on established copyrights, et. al., as per The Copyright Act of 1976. Unauthorized use without expressed consent is prohibited by law.

WE'RE BACK! Poetry In the Raw is still that POSITIVITY ZONE.  GOT SOME? BRING SOME NEED SOME? COME GET SOME OPEN MIC POETRY THE WAY YOU LIKE.  Whether you are bringing a rich piece that feeds the spirit, a deep piece that feeds the mind, a delicious piece that feeds the body or  a juicy piece that feeds the imagination our OPEN MIC has room for everyone.  Dust off those pens and get ready…the mics are open and so is the topic. We are coming to you LIVE from the BAY AREA and we invite poets and spoken word artists to break in these new mics!  OUR NEW CALL IN NUMBER IS:  (319) 527-6039 If you would like to share a piece or speak to our guest on the mic, press "1" when you call in MONDAY JULY 20 7:00 PM PST 8:00 PM MST 9:00 PM CST 10:00 PM EST   Hosted by Sylvia L. Blalock on the new, Uprising Radio, POETRY IN THE RAW is kicking off the new vision and we invite you to celebrate with us.  OUR NEW don't If you would like to share a piece on the mic, press "1" when you call in you can also join us right here on blogtalkradio.com/uprising_radio to enjoy spoken word poetry and more from ANYWHERE. 

POETRY IN THE RAW WILL BE ON HIATUS ONE MORE WEEK BUT WILL RETURN NEXT MONDAY