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Lyrical Alchemist Al Young Combining Poetry, Blues

News & Notes, April 30, 2008 · In honor of National Poetry Month, Farai Chideya talks with Al Young, California’s Poet Laureate, about the art and joys of poetry. His latest book, Something About the Blues, includes a CD of Young reading his works, often with jazz accompaniment.

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