Best haikuchronicles.com Podcasts (2024)

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Trails Along the Pacific Rim 14:17

12M ago14:17

14:17

VIDEO EPISODE: A ginko walk with docents Art and Ann Muto along the coast of Point Lobos in Monterey, California. The video includes haiku by poets inspired by the journey on the trail and those who attended our virtual ginko at Haiku North America 2021.By Alan Pizzarelli / Donna Beaver

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Episode 46: African American Haiku 29:50

3+ y ago29:50

29:50

Join us to celebrate African American haiku with special guest poet, Crystal Simone Smith. Featuring readings by Crystal, Lamont B. Steptoe, L. Teresa Church, Gideon Young, Lenard Moore, and Valeria Bullock.

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HC Episode 45: Haiku Prose with Poet Lew Watts 9:57

4y ago9:57

9:57

To kick-off, National Poetry Month enjoy a delightful reading of haibun (haiku prose) by our special guest Welsh poet, Lew Watts.

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HC Episode 44: Crawling with Insects 23:54

4y ago23:54

23:54

Listen in and bug out with poet, naturalist, and Educator, Jeff Hoagland, who shares his presentation “Crawling with Insects” at the Haiku North America Conference 2019 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Plus, a reading of favorite bug haiku.

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Episode 43 (video): Haiku Getaway 12:50

5y ago12:50

12:50

Video Episode: Join us in the forests of Washington state for a nature walk with poet and naturalist, Ruth Yarrow at the Seabeck Haiku Getaway (2014). The Haiku Getaway is an annual retreat held every October and sponsored by the poetry group, Haiku Northwest. The video ends with a few poems by Ruth Yarrow, followed by a selection of haiku by other…

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HC Episode 42: Strictly for the Birds 17:48

5+ y ago17:48

17:48

Come fly with us in celebration of our feathered friends the birds with special guests, poems, bird calls, music, and humor that is strictly for the birds.By Haiku Chronicles

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HC Episode 41: 9/11 Memorial 1:02

5+ y ago1:02

1:02

Host and poet Alan Pizzarelli wrote this haiku in the mid-1990's. Since 9/11 in 2001, this haiku has resonated with an added meaning for many readers. Let us not forget, the memory of our peaceful world, before that horrible day and make for a more peaceful future. The video footage is one of the twin towers reflecting pools and falls at the 9/11 M…

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HC Episode 40: Teaching Haiku 1:00:22

6y ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Poets/Teachers Tom Painting and Arlie Parker offer invaluable insights into the art of teaching haiku to students in the schools. Guests include Henry Brann and Robin Palley from the Nick Virgilio Haiku Association. A must for all teachers and haiku aficionados.By Haiku Chronicles

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Episode 39: An Exhibition of Concrete Poetry 12:21

6+ y ago12:21

12:21

VIDEO EPISODE: This video short exhibits classic concrete poetry, from the Calligrammes of Apollinaire, the mouse’s tail in Alice; the worldwide concrete “renaissance” of the early sixties, featuring works by Eugen Gomringer, Emmett Williams, Ian Hamilton Finlay, Mason Williams, Aram Saroyan and others, all the way to contemporary visual, animated,…

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Episode 38: Yéil (Raven) 4:13

6+ y ago4:13

4:13

VIDEO EPISODE: A poetic journey to the Northwest Coast of Alaska, land of the totems and the Tlingit Indians. A visual story with totemic imagery and words honoring the Raven clan and the “potlatch.” *** NOTE: The “potlatch” is a ceremonial gathering for spiritual healing and removal of grief for the loss of an honored clan member. It begins with g…

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HC Episode 37: Not Exactly Haiku 15:24

6+ y ago15:24

15:24

Join us for a lighthearted fun episode in observance of “Bad Poetry Day.” Al and Donna discuss three books that fit the occasion. Spoiler Alert! Not ALL of the poems are bad.By Haiku Chronicles

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HC Episode 36: MINI KU with poet Carlos Colón 2:53

7+ y ago2:53

2:53

In memoriam of poet Carlos Colón (1958-2016) from our Haiku Chronicles “MINI KU” series, “Celebrating Poets on the Road.” Donna and Al share mini poems and mini poetry readings on the road with their Mini Cooper.

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HC Episode 35: Indigo 11:49

7+ y ago11:49

11:49

Don’t miss this powerful performance by tanka poet, Mariko Kitakubo reading from her book, “Indigo” at the Poets House in New York City, July 30, 2016.

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HC Episode 34: The Henderson Letter 8:29

8y ago8:29

8:29

Alan Pizzarelli shares a letter from Professor Harold G. Henderson written to him in 1971. From his talk at the 2014 Seabeck Haiku Getaway in Seabeck, Washington. Harold G. Henderson (1889-1974) was a Japanese scholar and author of The Bamboo Room (1933) which became the revised version, An Introduction to Haiku (1958), the first notable works on m…

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HC Episode 33: Dr. Arima Outtake 4:02

8y ago4:02

4:02

Sensei Akito Arima talks about haiku education in schools and retaining one’s originality in the art of haiku poetry. Outtake from Episode 25: Ginko - A Conversation with Dr. Akito Arima. Recorded on the Monterey Peninsula's "Refuge by the Sea" - Asilomar State Beach and Conference, California.

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HC Episode 32: PART 2 - Haiga Painting and Western Artists 20:23

8y ago20:23

20:23

Part 2 of 2: An inspiring education on the art of haiga with Ion Codrescu, a Romanian-born poet, artist, essayist and educator.

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HC Episode 32: PART 1 - Haiga Painting and Western Artists 22:07

8y ago22:07

22:07

PART 1 of 2: An inspiring education on the art of haiga with Ion Codrescu, a Romanian-born poet, artist, essayist and educator.

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HC Episode 31: HaikuWALL India 7:30

8+ y ago7:30

7:30

Haiku Chronicles is proud to present a film produced by Kala Ramesh HaikuWALL India —an attempt to bring haiku into everyday spaces. Poet, Kala Ramesh has been instrumental in bringing school kids and undergrads to haiku in India. Her latest passion is to paint city walls with haiku written by her students, helping to weave a pause, a breather into…

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HC Episode 30: Video Shorts - Poem in Your Pocket 4:24

9y ago4:24

4:24

To celebrate National Poetry Month and the 6th Anniversary of Haiku Chronicles, we invite you to enjoy our latest video short for Poem In Your Pocket Day.

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HC Episode 29: Video Shorts - Haiku Railroad Blues 3:59

10y ago3:59

3:59

Introducing our new series, “Haiku Chronicles Video Shorts.” In this episode, Alan Pizzarelli reads a few of his haiku poetry along the railroad tracks.

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HC Episode 28: Tea Talk - Danger on Peaks and Back on the Fire 28:58

10y ago28:58

28:58

Haiku Chronicles is back on the fire with a discussion and review of two books by Gary Snyder, “Danger on Peaks” and “Back on the Fire” with hosts Donna Beaver and Alan Pizzarelli. This episode includes excerpts of Gary Snyder reading from his book, “Danger on Peaks” and more.

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HC Episode 27: Parodies in Senryu 22:31

11y ago22:31

22:31

Al and Donna revisit the subject of parodies in senryu with guest poets Anita Virgil, Cor van den Heuvel , and a special cameo reading by Nick Virgilio. This episode includes Anita reading from her essay, “New Wine from Old” followed by collaborative reading of modern English language senryu parodies and a discussion of creating parodies today.…

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HC Episode 26: Ants on the Sidewalk 14:48

11y ago14:48

14:48

A video montage of urban haibun, haiku and senryu featuring poets, Naia, Deborah P. Kolodji and Gregory Longenecker; with photographs, video clips and classic jazz music. Special thanks to the poets and photographers who contributed to this episode. Thanks to jazz-on-line.com for the public domain classic jazz music.…

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HC Episode 25: Ginko - A Conversation with Dr. Akito Arima 20:28

11+ y ago20:28

20:28

Video Episode: Distinguished scientist, scholar, and haiku poet, Dr. Akito Arima joins us in a conversation on the subject of a ginko walk, writing haiku, and seeing the world with new eyes. HD video available on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/49465345

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HC Episode 24: Sequences 14:04

12y ago14:04

14:04

In this episode, the poetic form of sequences is explored with guest poets Cor van den Heuvel, Emiko Miyashita, and Bruce Kennedy. Featuring Alexis Rotella reading her classic sequence, “After an Affair; also, two new sequences by Cor van den Heuvel, "Scuba Diver" and "Long Stakeout."

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HC Episode 23: Tea Talk - Haiku: A Way of Life 26:05

12y ago26:05

26:05

Guest poets Cor van den Heuvel, Emiko Miyashita, and Bruce Kennedy join Al and Donna in an open discussion on haiku as a way of life.

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HC Episode 22: Haiga Gallery 25:11

12+ y ago25:11

25:11

Get on board for an exciting trip. Destination HAIGA. Donna, Al and Anita Virgil have packed classical and contemporary haiku, senryu and tanka with striking visual accompaniments -- many with a twist. HD version available on Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/34435340

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HC Episode 21: Halloween Extravaganza 20:44

12+ y ago20:44

20:44

A mad-cap romp at a wild Hallowe'en party with Al and Donna that tucks some classic senryu and parodies into the mouths of icons of horror and humor.

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HC Episode 20: Tea Talk - A Second Cup 16:04

12+ y ago16:04

16:04

A reading of summer poems and brief discussion of season words (kigo).

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HC Episode 19: A Cool Assessment 14:10

13y ago14:10

14:10

In "A Cool Assessment" poet Anita Virgil offers new insights to the underlying role Shiki's tuberculosis plays in many of his poems.

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HC Episode 18: Blossom Storm 18:17

13y ago18:17

18:17

A celebration of poetry, dance, music and cherry blossoms. This video podcast features classic Japanese poetry, cultural demonstrations, and performances at Branch Brook Park, New Jersey.

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HC Episode 17: Tea Talk - An Anthology of Premodern Japanese Senryu 12:07

13y ago12:07

12:07

A review and discussion of Makoto Ueda's book of senryu, "Light Verse from the Floating World" with hosts Donna Beaver and Alan Pizzarelli.

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HC Episode 16: The Four Pillars Part III - Issa: The Uses of Adversity 38:52

13+ y ago38:52

38:52

Kobayashi Issa, Japan's most beloved haiku poet is put under a microscope in order to distinguish and delineate three basic directions his poems take. Written and narrated by Anita Virgil. The complete essay of, "Issa: The Uses of Adversity" is available in the Haiku Chronicles Reading Room at: www.haikuchronicles.com…

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HC Episode 15: Thunder Moon -- A Renku Party 1:09:44

13+ y ago1:09:44

1:09:44

An invaluable guide to renku composition with renku master, Kris Moon Kondo. Al and Donna join guest poets Henry Brann, Robin Palley, Penny Harter to write the collaborative poetic form Renku. Read the final Kasen Renku (36 stanzas) by poets and learn more on the Haiku Chronicles Blog page: http://haikuchronicles.com/2010/10/e15_thundermoon/…

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HC Episode 14: The Four Pillars Part II - Buson’s Two Candles 19:03

13+ y ago19:03

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Buson’s Two Candles” is a very private interpretation/expansion of appreciation for this poet’s breadth of subject matter and his variety of “styles" of writing. Anita Virgil, an artist by training, viewed Buson’s original artwork at Asia House in NYC. The complete essay of, “Buson’s Two Candles” by Anita Virgil is available in the Haiku Chronicles…

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HC Episode 13: Tanka Part I - Tangled Hair 29:59

14y ago29:59

29:59

Special guests Hiroaki Sato, Yuko Otomo and Steve Dalachinsky join us in a round-table discussion of the Tanka poetry and modern Women Tanka Poets.

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HC Episode 12: The Four Pillars Part I - The Narrow Thread 38:31

14y ago38:31

38:31

Undoubtedly a controversial piece, these excerpts from "The Narrow Thread" by Anita Virgil trace an innermost theme in Basho's poetry. In 2004 Ray Bradbury wrote to Virgil calling it "fascinating." The complete essay of "The Narrow Thread" is available in the Haiku Chronicles, Reading Room at: www.haikuchronicles.com…

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HC Episode 11: Q&A 37:10

14y ago37:10

37:10

Q&A episode with the Global Haiku Students from Millikin University. Thanks to Professor Randy Brooks and the students from Millikin for their insightful questions. Special thanks to our Haiku Chronicles panelist, poet Anita Virgil for her participation and input on questions in this episode.

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HC Episode 10: Haibun - Haiku Prose 20:54

14y ago20:54

20:54

The Haiku related form HAIBUN is the focus of this episode, including readings of contemporary haibun by Cor van den Heuvel, Anita Virgil, Alan Pizzarelli, and Donna Beaver.

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HC Episode 9: The Definition 26:22

14+ y ago26:22

26:22

If you thought haiku was just a 17 syllable nature poem, you have another think coming! Important insights and distinctions are discussed by Anita Virgil. And she discloses her letter from Harold G. Henderson stating why he wanted haiku re-defined. The final definitions he approved are all here. Credits: Books referenced, One Potato Two Potato Etc.…

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HC Episode 8: The Crafting of Haiku 16:55

14+ y ago16:55

16:55

Poet Anita Virgil's invaluable "Guide to Haiku" plus the crafting of one classic haiku.

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HC Episode 7: Baseball Haiku 14:19

14+ y ago14:19

14:19

To celebrate Baseball and the World Series, Haiku Chronicles takes you "back to the ball game" with baseball haiku. Discussion and readings of baseball haiku and senryu by Cor van den Heuvel, Ed Markowski, Alan Pizzarelli, and Donna Beaver. Credit Information: Special thanks to the W. W. Norton & Company publisher of Baseball Haiku edited by Cor va…

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HC Episode 6: History of American Haiku Part III, The Haiku Anthology 17:56

14+ y ago17:56

17:56

This episode focuses on the more contemporary poets and poems from the Haiku Anthology with guest Cor van den Heuvel. Credit Information: Special thanks to WHYY, Inc., Philadelphia for the 1975 audio segments of Nick Virgilio and Virginia Brady Young. WHYY, Philadelphia

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HC Episode 5: History of American Haiku Part II, The Beat Poets 25:08

14+ y ago25:08

25:08

Part II, features a reading and discussion of haiku poetry by Allen Ginsberg; with guest Cor van den Heuvel. Donna Beaver and Alan Pizzarelli continue their discussion with guest Cor van den Heuvel on the history of American haiku highlighting the Beat Poets. This episode also features a reading and discussion of haiku poetry by Allen Ginsberg from…

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HC Episode 4: History of American Haiku Part I, Roots 10:40

14+ y ago10:40

10:40

Part I, Cor van den Heuvel joins hosts Donna Beaver and Alan Pizzarelli to discuss the history of American haiku.

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HC Episode 3: Senryu, Son of Haiku 19:43

15y ago19:43

19:43

In this episode Donna Beaver and Alan Pizzarelli discuss the distinction between the poetic forms of Haiku and Senryu, the origins of Senryu in Japan, and its rediscovery and recognition as a poetic form in English literature. Credit for choral arrangements of Alan Pizzarelli's Senryu: "the fat lady" Performed by The Marietta Choir "buzzZ" Commissi…

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HC Episode 2: Basho's Frog 10:07

15y ago10:07

10:07

This episode of Haiku Chronicles takes us back to 16th century Japan when the first great Japanese master of haiku, Matsuo Basho wrote his breakthrough haiku, "Furu-Ike-Ya" (Old Pond). Donna Beaver and Alan Pizzarelli discuss the poem's interesting history and its influence on the poetic form of haiku.…

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HC Episode 1: The Lost Tapes 22:03

15y ago22:03

22:03

To celebrate Poetry Month the Haiku Chronicles takes you back to March of 1979 where poets Al Pizzarelli, Cor van den Heuval, Anita Virgil, Bill Higginson, and Penny Harter recorded a reading of their poems at Studio 198 in Newark, NJ. For more on Haiku Chronicles visit: www.haikuchronicles.com Haiku Chronicles copyright 2009…

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