The Beat

Series produced by Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota

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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

This series features short poems by writers that have some connection to Minnesota. Some of these poets are alive, some are not. Some are well known, some are not.

Programming is supported by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.


852 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
The Beat: Marsh Muirhead - "Head Cold"
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 02:12
The Beat: Allen Tate - "Emblems"
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Steve Downing recites "Emblems" from this member of ...

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 03:16
The Beat: Sara Breeze - " I Like To Swim Naked In My Lake"
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 10, 2012
  • Length: 02:25
The Beat: Steve Downing - "Nostalgia"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. The voice of "The Beat," Steve Downing recites one o...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:52
The Beat: Mary Finch - "On The Right Track"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:12
The Beat: Nathan Bergstedt - "A Weekend Visit"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day.

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:23
The Beat: Joyce Sutphen - "Your Call Is Important To Us"
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Minnesota's current Poet Laureate recites her poem t...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 02:08
The Beat: Joyce Sutphen - "How To Listen"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Minnesota's current Poet Laureate recites her poem ...

  • Added: Aug 09, 2012
  • Length: 01:41
The Beat: Steve Downing - "Wayfaring Suitcase"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Steve Downing reads one of his own poems, "Wayfaring ...

  • Added: Aug 08, 2012
  • Length: 02:44
The Beat: John Berryman - "Henry's Understanding"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Steve Downing recites "Henry's Understanding" from a...

  • Added: Aug 08, 2012
  • Length: 02:26
The Beat: James Wright - "Lying in a Hammock at William Duffy's Farm in Pine Island Minnesota"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
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A daily reminder that, in Minnesota poetry matters, and Minnesota poets prove that every day. Steve Downing recites, "Lying in a Hammock at Willia...

  • Added: Aug 08, 2012
  • Length: 02:26
The Beat: Gregory Corso - "Dream Of A Baseball Star"
From: Northern Community Radio - KAXE & KBXE, Minnesota
Series: The Beat
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We debut this new series with a poet who was a charter member of "The Beat Poets," Gregory Corso.

  • Added: Aug 08, 2012
  • Length: 02:57