In this conversation, Shahidah and Tracey interview Rudy Cabrera, an actor, poet, and storyteller from Providence, Rhode Island. They discuss the poetry scene in Rhode Island and the importance of exposing young people to poetry. Rudy shares his experiences as a poet and performer, highlighting the creativity and enthusiasm of the younger generation. He also emphasizes the need for poets to continually challenge themselves and develop their craft. Throughout the conversation, Rudy showcases his talent by performing various poems, each with its own unique style and message. Rudy Cabrera discusses his experiences as a poet and actor, and the importance of embracing challenges and staying true to oneself. He shares how he incorporates his Dominican culture into his poetry and acting, and the significance of representing his community. Rudy also explains the difference between an open mic and a poetry slam, and the competitive nature of slams. He emphasizes the need for artists to continuously improve their craft and support each other in the arts community.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Biden's Endorsement of Kamala
02:31 Introducing Rudy Ru Cabrera
06:37 The Poetry Scene in Rhode Island
09:05 The Enthusiasm and Accessibility of Poetry
11:39 Exposing Young People to Poetry
20:06 The Importance of Poetry in Education
25:39 Developing a Repertoire of Poems
29:02 The Power of Poetry to Connect and Inspire
36:52 Embracing Challenges and Personal Growth
39:29 The Influence of Dominican Culture
46:50 Support and Collaboration in the Arts Community
49:28 Continuous Improvement and Dedication
54:26 Exploring the Difference Between Open Mics and Poetry Slams
01:08:22 LSBV 15 sec Intro.mp3
