Description
Poetry Slam Logroño 2022/23
Book Summary
This volume compiles the official anthology of the first season of the Poetry Slam of Logroño, a stage poetry competition that has put the city on the national map of the genre. Through the texts of fifteen participating poets, the reader will discover the energy and diversity of voices that brought life to the monthly evenings held at the Sala Negra between October 2022 and June 2023. A work that captures the essence of a format where the word, the voice, and stage presence are the only tools to connect with the audience.
What is it about?
The book brings together the poems presented by the fifteen poets who competed in the various sessions of the Poetry Slam Logroño during the 2022/2023 season. Each text is an original piece, created to be performed on stage under the strict rules of slam: no props, no costumes, and no musical accompaniment, only the power of the spoken word within a maximum of three minutes. The anthology reflects the stylistic and thematic variety of the participants, ranging from humor and social criticism to the most personal introspection, offering a vibrant snapshot of the local poetry scene and its connection to the national Poetry Slam Spain circuit.
Main themes
- Stage poetry and spoken word as a format for contemporary expression.
- Literary competition and live poetic performance.
- Local identity and national projection of the Logroño poetry scene.
- Original creation and orality as a vehicle for artistic communication.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is aimed at lovers of contemporary poetry, followers of spoken word and Poetry Slam, as well as readers interested in new forms of literary expression that transcend the printed page. It will also be of interest to those who want to know the cultural scene of Logroño and to poets or performers looking for inspiration in the diversity of voices that make up this competition.
What this book offers
- Access to a selection of original poems created specifically to be performed live.
- A representative sample of the quality and diversity of the Poetry Slam in Logroño during its first official season.
- The opportunity to meet fifteen emerging and established poets from the local scene.
- A documentary record of the process that led Logroño to have representation in the national Poetry Slam championship.
Technical specifications
- Author: Agbottah Dorman, Christina; Calatrava, Laura; Francia, Jorge; Gil Etayo "Dávolo", Íker; Gómez "Etéreo", Daniel; k, YƒO; Moreno, Arantza; Navas, Eva; Patón, Valvanera; Peñarroya, Lucía; Rivero, Cris; Saldaña Mundin, Yoel; Sánchez, Carolina; Tamara, Fernández
- Publisher: ALOHA
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Poetry
- Collection: OFF
- Binding: Paperback
- Date of publication: March 2023
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial assessment
This anthology has the value of being the first editorial record of the Poetry Slam scene in Logroño, making it a document of interest both for followers of the genre and for scholars of contemporary stage poetry. The selection of fifteen distinct voices offers a varied and authentic panoramic view of a format that prioritizes immediacy and connection with the audience. Its brevity (64 pages) makes it accessible for a quick read, but the density of the texts invites a more careful rereading. Recommended for those looking for living, direct poetry that is far removed from conventionalism.