Bangkok's Home for Spoken Word Poetry
This is the poet Dhruv performing his spoken word poem at the Bangkok Poetry Slam on Feb 19, 2023. Subscribe to Lylu's channel for different voices from across this wide planet of ours! So many perspectives just a click a way, so many MORE on the way!! Subscribe TODAY Lylu is based in Bangkok, Thailand, one of planet Earth's most visited cities. Since 2014 we have been on a mission to make more poets, proliferate the art of spoken word poetry and document the voices that find themselves in Bangkok. Next time you travel to Thailand and are looking for what to do, join us! Website www.lylu.world Learn more about Lylu: https://linktr.ee/lyricallunacy Find us on other social media platforms Instagram at @lyricallunacy TikTok at @lyricallunacy Facebook at Bangkok Lyrical Lunacy Website www.lylu.world Bangkoklylu@gmail.com for inquires.
Enjoy this recording from last week's Bangkok Poetry Slam held on Novemeber 25, 2022. Poets: Shaan John Aaron Hamm Delfin Solomon Jennifer Jules Danny Whelan Sneha Ravindranath Congratulations to Aaron who emerged as the slam winner!
Enjoy this recording from last week's Bangkok Poetry Slam held on October 11, 2022. This is the 1st round. Stay tuned for Round 2! Congratulations to Grace who emerged as the slam winner!
Lylu's Zoom Room is an online open mic held every two weeks. Poets singers, storytellers from around the world gather in fellowship and in the spirit of creating culture & community!
This week is all about Perseverance, taking risks, getting knocked down, and sticking it out to make it through the rough times. We cover the story of Tori Murden who became the first woman to row across an ocean. Along the way we serve up recordings of poems songs, and stories performed live at Lyrical Lunacy's live shows. Poets: Max Rapkin Delfin Solomon Ikena Onyegbula Sara Fiffi Music: "Never Going Back" by Gembul, Busnior, Juzu, Sulthan & Khairul Yan
This week is all about metaphysical musings as we take a look at a few poems that reflect upon the essence of reality, how we perceive it, what is vs what could have been, as well as what was. Enjoy these metaphysical musings. Featured Poets: Damage Control Joe Shakarchi Ellyn Louise Swordfish Music: Your Pick by Swordfish
The classic Sufi mystic epic, Conference of the Birds, reinterpreted and retold by Pableroy in a one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. After having gone their own separate ways, the conference of birds reunites. Having journeyed on their respective quests, they finally emerge, transformed, out of a glimmering pool inside Simurghs crystal castle. Together they discover the key to reaching the Simurgh: At-One-Ness
The classic Sufi mystic epic, Conference of the Birds, reinterpreted and retold by Pableroy in a one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this episode, we as how does one move about life and the world, with all its perils, with confidence? How might we go forward into that good night with out being frozen with fright?
The classic Sufi mystic epic, Conference of the Birds, reinterpreted and retold by Pableroy in a one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this episode, we take a look at the delicate dance between fear and desire. We desire to be seen yet are frozen in fear when time to let the world know who we are, "petrified, but still very much alive, striving to be free" the story of the Open Mic Poet stepping up for the first time.
The classic Sufi mystic epic, Conference of the Birds, reinterpreted and retold by Pableroy in a one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this episode, the focus is on facing the monsters that life is rife with. Life itself is a monster that eats itself, evoking the symbol of an oroborus. Similarly, we often find that we are our own monsters or that our monsters lie within us.
The classic Sufi mystic epic, Conference of the Birds, reinterpreted and retold by Pableroy in a one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this episode, we examine the nature of life on Earth, its complexities, and pressures. We do this by taking a look at one of the most unforgiving ecosystems on Earth, the Everglades, and the master of that domain, the Gator.
The classic Sufi mystic epic, Conference of the Birds, reinterpreted and retold by Pableroy in an epic one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this episode, we continue the origin story of Earth. Mwuetsi, the first man, has met with Massasi with whom he becomes progenitor of life on Earth. After Massasi's prescribed time on Earth is done, Mweutsi finds a new partner, with whom he procreates and brings forth the darker realities that come with the gift of life.
The classic Sufi mystic epic, Conference of the Birds, reinterpreted and retold by Pableroy in an epic one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this episode, the Hoopoe and his convention of birds arrive at a Labyrinth-like planet. We take a look at how this planet called Earth came to be.
The classic Sufi mystic poem, Conference of the Birds, reinterpretted and retold by Pableroy in an epic one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this episode, Hoopoe and his feathered friends set off on their quest to see the Simurgh. They encounter some pitfuls along the way. Enjoy and stay tuned next week for the following episode!
The classic Sufi mystic poem, Conference of the Birds, reinterpretted and retold by Pableroy in an epic one-man show that incorporates spokenword poetry, live music, and storytelling, recorded before a live audience on December 11, 2020 at Speakerbox in Bangkok. In this first episode, we are introduced to the everwise Hoopoe who calls his fellow avian friends on a quest to find the Simurgh, a mythical flying beast, so that they might ask it to be their king. Enjoy and stay tuned next week for the following episode!
Enjoy this recording from last week's Bangkok Poetry Slam held on March 26, 2021. It was a dazzling array of styles and talents. In the end the winner of the slam was the poet Ana Tone, who brought forth a pair of poems that demonstrated his range which he executed excellently . Accompanying Ana Tone on stage that night was a roster of poets each of who brought their own style and flair. Find the them all on IG at the following handles:
Question.seQ a.k.a piz? gave us a live set of his beats and loops during our show in January. Check out his Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/32123456789
Listen back to the performances from Lylu's Open Mic show on Friday November 27, 2020.
Swordfish is a frequent sight within the Awesome Asylum of Lyrical Lunatics. He has won a several poetry slams in Bangkok over the past few years including Lylu’s Wonderslam and the Bangkok Poetry Slam. Swordfish writes his poems in a whimsical and adventurous style that sees the audience accompany a cast of quirky characters that endure trials and tribulations, social mishaps, and whirlwind detours. He plasters his poems with wit and humor, and stretches his listeners’ imaginations like an array of expanding bubbles.
Swordfish is a frequent sight within the Awesome Asylum of Lyrical Lunatics. He has won a several poetry slams in Bangkok over the past few years including Lylu’s Wonderslam and the Bangkok Poetry Slam. Swordfish writes his poems in a whimsical and adventurous style that sees the audience accompany a cast of quirky characters that endure trials and tribulations, social mishaps, and whirlwind detours. He plasters his poems with wit and humor, and stretches his listeners’ imaginations like an array of expanding bubbles.
Swordfish has is a frequent sight within the Awesome Asylum of Lyrical Lunatics. He has won a several poetry slams in Bangkok over the past few years including Lylu’s Wonderslam and the Bangkok Poetry Slam. Swordfish writes his poems in a whimsical and adventurous style that sees the audience accompany a cast of quirky characters that endure trials and tribulations, social mishaps, and whirlwind detours. He plasters his poems with wit and humor, and stretches his listeners’ imaginations like an array of expanding bubbles.
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
Highlights from Lylu's Open Mic show on June 16, 2019. Our featured poet was Stephanie Dogfoot, Singapore's National Poetry Slam Champion. The theme was "Coincidences???"
DhamiBoo is Lyrical Lunacy's patron saint of erotica. He sends us a dispatch from Delaware in honor of our show Those Fxxxkin' Poets! our first show of 2019 on March 14.
On this episode of LeRoy's Library we serve up a smorgasbord of freshly released sounds made right here in Bangkok city. We hope you enjoy this fine selection of Bangkok bangers. Take Notes v.2 Featured Artists: DJ Rory Breaker-Morant Emma Durand Lips Manly Buhonero Clandestino Wasabi Bytes
On this episode of the podcast we dig deep into our archives from past open mics. Enjoy this final chunk of poetry and live music recorded at our open mic show on July 6, 2017. The them was Aunt Andre v2. Featuring performances by: Emma Durand Max Rapkin Sandra Jose Miranda Leroy Jenkonius iii
On this episode of the podcast we dig deep into our archives from past open mics. Enjoy this quick chunk of poetry and live music recorded at our open mic show on July 6, 2017. Featuring performances by: Dhamiboo DJ Rory Breaker-Morant Lobsang Jose Miranda Emma Durand Leroy Jenkonius iii
On this episode of the podcast we dig deep into our archives from past open mics. Enjoy this quick chunk of poetry and live music recorded at our open mic show on July 6, 2017. Featuring performances by: Charlie Banks Ysabel Phoenix Lobsang Jose Miranda Emma Durand Leroy Jenkonius iii
On this episode of the podcast, we have a discussion with Hassan Ghiassi, the force behind the small-group discussion movement known as Aristotle's Cafe, which has been developing in a a global network of discussion groups that foster a community of open and honest communication on a number of topics that affect humanity. Hassan shares insights on community building and the wisdom he has gained from leading and facilitating more than 750 discussions all over Earth.
On this episode of the podcast, we have a discussion with Panamanian musician & painter, Buhonero Clandestino who joined us to discuss his newest song Reciproco, the lastest single off of his upcoming studio album. We talk about how to build bridges across continents, how to develop non-verbal platforms of communication, and enduring obstacles in life as an artist.
On this episode of LeRoy's Library we travel to Siem Reap, Cambodia to sit down with Managing Partner & Marketing Director of the Baby Elephant Boutique Hotel, Ilana Tulloch, as well as the Baby Elephant's Artist-in-Residence Tamara Venn. This valuable discussion that covers so many important ideas to consider if you are an artist and you dream of flying away and making a new home where you can do your art and live. We talk about how artists should go about getting hired and noticed by businesses likely to commission their work, and talk about life in the ever-growing, soon to be bustling town of Siem Reap.
In this episode of LeRoy's Library, we sit down with Bangkok's very own @Bedroom_Poet to discuss the her new book entitled Journey of a Bedroom Poet, to be launched on May 25, 2018 at The Home BKK. We dive into this book written and illustrated by Bedroom Poet to discuss its the various themes she grapples with in her very first published work. We discuss dealing with fear, talk about how appearance-based judgements creep into and ruin our perception of our life's events, dabble in some Harry Potter talk, and Bedroom Poet opens up about her own struggles with finding confidence, self-love, and overcoming a self-harming addiction. Be sure to get her book and be at her book launch!
On this episode of LeRoy's Library we introduce a new series to our growing collection of culture developed right here in Bangkok City by our community! Lylu Lab Jams is whats results from our open call to all musicians, singers, poets from all over EARTH to join us in the studio and jam out. Enjoy! Featured artists: Stryker Sway Royal Kayla Dawn Cason Carlos Cason Hosted by @jnknslry
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Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
Highlights from our Open Mic show featuring Master Spoken Word Poet, Ikenna Onyegbula. Hosted by Leroy Jenkonius iii. Featured Artists: Ysolde Sunkio Bazargarid Cody Sandberg Ved Vyas Derek Ndeh Tambe Saranit Vongkiatkajorn DJ Rory Breaker Morant Ikenna Onyegbula
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