In this second of a two-part interview, Thom Francis talks with Luis about using writing to heal, how poetry can be a force for change, and more.
In this first of a two-part interview, Thom Francis talks about Luis’ poetry, relationships, healing the wounds that are left behind, and coming out the other side.
The 2019 Word Fest stopped at the Hudson River Coffee House with featured poets Danielle Pouliot, L-Majesty, Karen Fabiane, & Avery Stempel.
Dan Wilcox spent a lot of time at the 2019 Word Fest Readings Against the End of the World open mic and took notes.
Two poems by Albany poet, writer, social worker, performer, artist, singer, and songwriter Luis Pabon (L-Majesty).
I had the opportunity last week to sit down with Luis Pabon (known on stage as L-Majesty) to talk about his brand new book, “Tendencies”.
Nitty Gritty Slam is 100! Albany’s longest running slam. Tonight was the Night of Champions, pitting all of the year’s winners against each other.
We are back at The Low Beat on Tuesday, August 18 for the 100th(!) edition of Nitty Gritty Slam – the Season Four Night of Champions.
On Tuesday, May 19, everyone will want to be at The Low Beat for the 2015 Grand Slam with a group of 8 incredibly talented & dynamic poets.
On Tuesday, May 5, at The Low Beat we will be hosting the Last Chance Slam with the top two poets of the night moving on to the Grand Slam.
The 2015 Albany Word Fest has been great and we have two more great events: the Word Fest Open Mic & 3rd Annual Word Fest Invitational Slam.
National Poetry Month continues as Nitty Gritty Slam returns to The Low Beat on Tuesday, April 21 for the second 2015 Team NGS Semi-Final.
The Hudson Valley Writers Guild supports the efforts of writers in all genres by sponsoring readings, workshops, and contests and providing a number of valuable resources for the entire literary community.
