Gregory Betts

Gregory Betts, a poet and professor at Brock University, discusses the collaborative work 'Muttertongue' alongside acclaimed Toronto poet Lillian Allen. The conversation dives into how live jams shaped their creative trio, the unique blend of sonic poetry that merges sound and digital effects, and the energetic interactions experienced in performances. Betts also reflects on the significance of ancestral languages and the evolution of poetic forms, advocating for the importance of taking risks in experimental literature.