Commonplace Podcast Episode 120: Fred Moten and Ronaldo V. Wilson (part 1)
Dec 28, 2023
Poet and cultural critic Fred Moten and writer/scholar Ronaldo V. Wilson discuss their live performance readings at the Poetry Project, exploring the electrifying atmosphere and transformative power of poetry performances. They navigate audience expectations, reflect on performance and identity, and discuss the constraints of books in creative processes. The conversation delves into the interconnectedness of readiness, violence, and creativity in interactions.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
Exploration of Fred Moten and Renaldo Wilson's Performances at Poetry Project
03:41 • 2min
Exploration of an Unforgettable Poetry Reading Experience
06:04 • 3min
Patron Benefits and Poem Selection
08:37 • 6min
Navigating Audience Expectations in Poetry Performance
14:21 • 25min
Reflections on Performance and Identity
38:57 • 18min
Exploring the Constraints of Books in Creative Processes
56:53 • 32min
Exploration of Readiness, Violence, and Creativity in Interactions
01:29:12 • 4min