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Sea Wolf’s “Frank O’Hara,” a Tribute to the Poet of Indie Rock
Indie rock’s love affair with Frank O’Hara continues apace. As I’ve noted before on this blog, O’Hara seems to haunt the history and present of popular music, leading one observer to ask: ‘When did Frank O’Hara become the poet … Continue reading
David Berman, Poet Among Musicians (1967-2019)
Last week, tragic news hit the worlds of indie rock and contemporary poetry simultaneously. The musician and poet David Berman, leader of the acclaimed indie band Silver Jews, had passed away at the age of 52, after a long struggle … Continue reading
Posted in David Berman, In Memoriam, James Tate, John Ashbery, Kenneth Koch, Music, NY School Influence
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Frank O’Hara and Indie Punk (Having a Coke with Martha)
Longtime readers of this blog probably know I’m always on the lookout for moments when Frank O’Hara or other poets of the New York School pop up in the world of music. O’Hara, especially, continues to haunt the history and … Continue reading
Roundup of Recent “New York School of Poetry” News and Links (8/23/18)
Here’s the latest roundup of recent links, new publications, and news related to the New York School of poets. (For my most recent roundup, see here). — The indie band Deerhunter released an album titled Double Dream of Spring, a … Continue reading
Posted in Alice Notley, Anne Waldman, Bernadette Mayer, Bill Berkson, Bobbie Louise Hawkins, Criticism, David Lehman, Douglas Crase, Douglas Oliver, Eileen Myles, Fairfield Porter, Frank O'Hara, Geoffrey O'Brien, Irving Sandler, Jane Freilicher, Joan Mitchell, Joe Brainard, John Ashbery, John Yau, Kenneth Koch, Kevin Young, Larry Rivers, Music, NY School Influence, Robert Creeley, Robert Dash, Ron Padgett, Roundup, Thomas Devaney, Vincent Katz, Vincent Warren, Visual Art
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Roundup of Recent “New York School” News and Links (2/20/18)
Ever since I started doing this blog (back in 2013), it’s been a challenge for me to just keep up with the steady stream of New York School-related news and happenings. (It doesn’t help that this doesn’t actually count as … Continue reading
Michael Jackson, the Frank O’Hara Fan?
I know these days it can seem as if everyone is a Frank O’Hara fan and his name gets dropped in far-flung places all the … Continue reading
Posted in Frank O'Hara, Music
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“On Rachmaninoff’s Birthday”: Frank O’Hara and the Russian Composer
Today is the birthday of the Russian composer and virtuousic pianist Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943) — a date which held special significance for Frank O’Hara. Across the course of his life, O’Hara wrote seven different poems titled “On Rachmaninoff’s Birthday” — … Continue reading
Posted in Frank O'Hara, Joe LeSueur, Music, Poems, Sergei Rachmaninoff
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Leonard Cohen (1934-2016), Kenneth Koch, and the Island of Hydra
Very sad news broke last night that the legendary songwriter, singer, and writer Leonard Cohen had passed away at 82. Cohen began his career as a daring young Canadian poet … Continue reading
Posted in In Memoriam, Kenneth Koch, Leonard Cohen, Music, Uncategorized
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