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Jamila Woods
Poet, singer-songwriter, and musician who premiered an original song 'Ordinary as Air' inspired by the poem and spoke about songwriting and poetic practice.
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Jan 13, 2026
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The Echo of Theodicy: Kaveh Akbar + Jamila Woods
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Join poet Kaveh Akbar, known for his engaging work 'Martyr', as he shares an evocative new poem centered on empathy and theodicy. He dives into the depth of suffering and how art can expand our moral imagination. Alongside him, singer-songwriter Jamila Woods discusses her songwriting process, revealing how her powerful new song 'Ordinary as Air' was inspired by Kaveh's poem. Dr. Eman Abdelhadi adds her insights on community and empathy, discussing the complexities of these themes in the context of migration and social justice.
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