Words & Music

Series produced by Will Duchon

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Image by: Mystie Chamberlin 

Words & Music is a program of poetry and music on WMNR Fine Arts Radio http://www.wmnr.org/ between 9 and 10PM, ET

"Words & Music" features poetry and music. Since December of 2011, I have recited hundreds of poems, each followed by a piece of music which (I feel) reflects the soul and energy of the poem. Of course, this is all subjective. However, the purpose of "Words & Music" is to explore and enjoy the profound link between...words and music.

Many of the poems recited on the air have been those of the masters: Shakespeare, Auden, Shelley, Keats, Whitman, and other reknowned poetic voices. Other poems have been submitted by contemporary poets who are living, breathing, and creating here and now.

"Words & Music" features poetry and music. Since December of 2011, I have recited hundreds of poems, each followed by a piece of music which (I feel) reflects the soul and energy of the poem. Of course, this is all subjective. However, the purpose of "Words & Music" is to explore and enjoy the profound link between...words and music.

Many of the poems recited on the air have been those of the masters: Shakespeare, Auden, Shelley, Keats, Whitman, and other renowned poetic voices. Other poems have been submitted by contemporary poets who are living, breathing, and creating here and now.


153 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
Caption: Words & Music, Credit: by Mystie Chamberlin
Poetry and music inspired by creatures of the air.

Bought by 'The Sea'


  • Added: Mar 18, 2017
  • Length: 56:41
  • Purchases: 1
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Poetry and music about paintings and painters.

  • Added: Mar 10, 2017
  • Length: 55:19
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Ranging from whimsical to introspective: poetry touched my music.

  • Added: Mar 04, 2017
  • Length: 01:01:30
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Poetry about the prison experience, including poets by inmates.

  • Added: Feb 25, 2017
  • Length: 56:07
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Poetry and music about the profound sensation of home.

  • Added: Feb 18, 2017
  • Length: 58:06
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Poetry and music which explores anger and frustration.

  • Added: Feb 04, 2017
  • Length: 01:00:40
Caption: Poetry & Music, Credit: Donald Wendland
Poetry and music about our two heavenly friends.

  • Added: Jan 14, 2017
  • Length: 56:38
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Christmas poetry and music ranging from introspective to light.

Bought by KTXK, KGUA, KRPS, and KPIP-LP


  • Added: Dec 24, 2016
  • Length: 51:55
  • Purchases: 4
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Poetry and music reflecting the beauty of winter.

Bought by KRPS


  • Added: Dec 17, 2016
  • Length: 56:01
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Poetry & Music, Credit: Donald Wendland
Intimate and humorous reflections on music and dance.

  • Added: Dec 10, 2016
  • Length: 49:47
Caption: Poetry & Music, Credit: Donald Wendland
Impressions of the onset of winter and snow, with music by Frederic Chopin.

  • Added: Dec 03, 2016
  • Length: 56:51
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Poetry and music about the soul of trees.

  • Added: Nov 19, 2016
  • Length: 57:24
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Poetry about voting, candidates, and American politics/society.

  • Added: Nov 05, 2016
  • Length: 57:40
Caption: Poetry & Music, Credit: Donald Wendland
Poetry about desire and longing.

  • Added: Oct 17, 2016
  • Length: 49:53
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Poetry good for a crisp autumn evening.

  • Added: Oct 04, 2016
  • Length: 58:47
Caption: Poetery & Music, Credit: Donald Wendland
Poetry and music about singular moments.

  • Added: Sep 24, 2016
  • Length: 50:32
Caption: Poetery & Music, Credit: Donald Wendland
Poetry for the emergence of Autumn.

  • Added: Sep 10, 2016
  • Length: 52:38
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Jazz vocals celebrating summer.

  • Added: Jun 04, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:15
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Songs about the pleasures and connotations of alcohol.

  • Added: May 28, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:18
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A jazz vocal tribute to spring.

  • Added: May 21, 2016
  • Length: 01:00:17