Beat Poetry

Beat poetry, an artistic movement birthed from the post-World War II counterculture of the 1950s, is a literary and performance art form that blends the rhythmic cadence of jazz, the candid, unrestrained exploration of personal experiences, and a vehement rejection of mainstream social norms and materialism. Beat poets like Allen Ginsberg and Jack Kerouac infused their works with themes of spiritual quest, sexual liberation, and political nonconformity. Often performed aloud, their poetry is characterized by its improvisational style, open form, and evocative use of language, designed to resonate with a sense of spontaneity and existential intensity. This genre not only reveals the innermost thoughts of its creators but also serves as a vocal canvas for societal critique and a call to intellectual and spiritual awakening.

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HANK
Album - 14 Tracks - Released September 6, 2024
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Charles Bukowski
Ken Nordine
Jack Kerouac
William S. Burroughs
Allen Ginsberg
Amiri Baraka

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