Spoken Word

Spoken word is a dynamic and expressive genre that melds the rhythmic elements of poetry with the performative aspects of music. It thrives on the power of the human voice to convey emotion, narrative, and social commentary. Often characterized by raw, heartfelt delivery, spoken word artists such as ReadNex Poetry Squad and Buddy Wakefield use their words to address profound themes ranging from personal struggle to community empowerment. The genre frequently incorporates diverse musical elements, from hip-hop beats to jazz influences, as seen in the work of HeeSun Lee and Desdamona, enhancing the emotional impact of the spoken narrative. Spoken word celebrates linguistic agility and the art of storytelling, creating a unique and evocative auditory experience.

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Close Up Whispering
Single - Released November 13, 2026

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Akira The Don
Alexandra Epitheti
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B. Dolan
Ben Laine
Bill Wells
Bryann T
Charles Ludig
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Dale Carnegie
Dan Whitlam
Dao Strom
Deepak Chopra
Disney Klassiker
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Eckhart Tolle
Edward Gregson
Eguwop
Eugene Mirman
Fearless Soul
Felicia Atkinson
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Foremost Poets
Forest Blakk
Fâné
Gregory Corso
Grubby Mitts
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Harry Dennis
Ibquake
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Iyam Fine
J LUTCH
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Jackie Hill Perry
Jah Digga
Jason Fabus
Jaysin the Sin God
Jesse Boykins III
Jim Morrison
John Cage
Jomi Massage
Joseph Murphy
Joshua Idehen
Joy Harjo
June11
Karandash
Kofi Stone
Kojey Radical
La Dispute
Lamin Fofana
Laurie Anderson
Leanne Betasamosake Simpson
Lex Amor
Lily Fangz
Luis7Lunes
Lydia Lunch
Mad ASMR Triggers
Malachi X
Mamadou.
Marc Hurtado
Maria Hinojosa
Mariusca La Slameuse
Miles Carter
Moon Blitz ASMR
Moor Mother
Muhammad Hassan Raza Qadri
Naara Andariega
Neville Goddard
Ore Macaulay
Peggy
Real Lies
Roger Waters
Roxy Rawson
Royal with Cheese
Sean Irvine
TAF LATHOS
Tank and The Bangas
Tenzin Choegyal
Tha Reason Bars
The Bad Poetry Social Club
The Narcissist Cookbook
The Northwest Kid
Tigaro
Tiny Tim
Truth Teller RIE
U3 the poet
Ursula Rucker
Vendaboy Poet
Viktoras
Viktoria Søndergaard
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Words of Phrase
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Forest Blakk
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Christoph Maria Herbst
Dagmar Bittner
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Fearless Soul
Kofi Stone
La Dispute
Roger Waters
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Jim Gaffigan
Jim Morrison
CottontailVA
Eva Mattes
Boris Karloff
Matiah Chinaski
Laurie Anderson
Cid Moreira
Hobo Johnson
Sternenschweif
Tiny Tim
Kojey Radical
Anna Thalbach
Mad ASMR Triggers
Alan Watts
Niecy Nash
Jackie Hill Perry
David Ogden Stiers
Disney Klassiker
ASMR Cherry Crush
Watsky
Bryann T
Michael Mittermeier
Luis7Lunes
Schleich Horse Club
ASMR LillyVinnily
Glenn Harrold
Marie-Isabel Walke
Deepak Chopra
Ralf Schmitz
Lowkey
Tank and The Bangas
Dry Cleaning
Stephen R. Covey
The Narcissist Cookbook
Akira The Don
Dan Whitlam
Štěpán Kozub
Iyam Fine
TAF LATHOS
Joshua Idehen
Lex Amor
Amelia Jones
Jesse Boykins III
Patton Oswalt
Łona
Eugene Mirman
Dale Carnegie
Real Lies
Jochen Till
Eckhart Tolle
Serengeti
The Last Poets
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Ed Begley
Gretchen Parlato
Sage Francis
Mamadou.
H' & Them
Benjamin Zephaniah
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Thich Nhat Hanh
The Holy Quran (Koran) from QuranNow
Petr Skoumal
William Shatner
Ore Macaulay
Joseph Murphy
John Cage
Brian Tracy
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Miles Carter
Ralph Carney
Jason Fabus
Jitka Molavcová
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