3 episodes
Poestry A&E Poestry A&E
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Poestry: Where Creativity Speaks the podcast, was born out of a desire to provide a
platform for local artists, creatives and entrepreneurs to promote their art, connect
with their fans and inspire others in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia
(DMV) area to go after their own dreams! If you would like to be a guest on the show,
or to send your feedback on an episode, send an email to: iluvpoestry@poestry.net.
Oh, be sure to let us know how you found us!
Poestry is recorded at the Sweet Spot Studio in Annandale, Virginia and is home to all
of your recording, mixing and producing needs, as well as much, much more. Book
your session today!
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Poestry Podcast Featuring Poet Aliraba Nsereko & Singer/Songwriter Kenny Wesley
This episode begins with the amazing poetry of Aliraba Nsereko, who shares her poems about Peeling an Orange and Black Woman and is co-hosted by Guest Host, Shawnn Shears. Then Singer Kenny Wesley, talks about his biggest cheerleader and the impact she had on his life, gives us a taste of a not-so-well known Aretha Franklin song as well as tidbits of biographies about the late great Queen of Soul, the importance of having different sources of income, his dream collaboration and much more!
Musical Interlude: I Wanna Rock with You as by interpreted by Kenny Wesley
Featured Song: Missing You (which happens to be his mom’s favorite!;)
Book mentioned in this episode: The Path by Laurie Beth Jones
https://www.amazon.com/Path-Creating-Your-Mission-Statement/dp/0786882417/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A7RRNHZIMZPX&keywords=the+path+by+laurie+beth+jones&qid=1565121698&s=gateway&sprefix=the+path+by+laur%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1
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Poestry Podcast Featuring - Sol Edler
Crooner, Troy 'Sol' Edler is a singer, songwriter, poet, the founder of Reverb LLC and more. He has been a part of the cast of "Songs for Janie", which played most recently in Richmond, Virginia at the Firehouse Theatre (@firehousetheatre). Sol discusses his 2018 release, "That’s the Way That I Feel You", featuring Gerald Albright on sax; working with Mesa, Will Downing, Eric Roberson and others. Sol also shares his thoughts on how he got his start, the importance of being authentic, living your purpose and what “making it looks like”. To connect with him, simply “Google” Troy Sol Edler and you will find him on a myriad of platforms!😉
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Poestry Podcast Featuring - Cookie Bumpus
Baltimore native, Cookie Bumpus is an Inspirational singer who has been in the business for over 20 years. In this, her first public interview, she shares with us the story behind the title of last year’s release “Shattered Not Broken”, and with sincere candor, how she triumphed over her challenges, as well as her proudest moments—and what she looks forward to next! Connect with Cookie B on https://cookie.hearnow.com/.