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Benjamin Zephaniah

Dis Poetry

Selected Poems & Lyrics

Publication Date: 15 Apr 2025


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Benjamin Zephaniah (1958-2023) was a writer and performer of extraordinary range: an oral poet, novelist, playwright, children’s writer, reggae artist, actor, television personality and political activist. Born and raised in Birmingham, he was sent to an approved school for being uncontrollable, rebellious and ‘a born failure’, ending up in jail for burglary and affray....


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Pascale Petit

Beast

Publication Date: 02 Apr 2025

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Vidyan Ravinthiran

Avidya

Publication Date: 02 Apr 2025

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Gwyneth Lewis

First Rain in Paradise

Publication Date: 27 Mar 2025

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Kate Potts

Pretenders

Publication Date: 27 Mar 2025

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Benjamin Zephaniah Dis Poetry online launch event

Benjamin Zephaniah Dis Poetry online launch event

Bloodaxe paid tribute to Benjamin Zephaniah at their online launch event for Dis Poetry: Selected Poems & Lyrics (now on YouTube); Lyra Poetry Festival tribute event...

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Bloodaxe poets at Ledbury Poetry Festival 2025

Bloodaxe poets at Ledbury Poetry Festival 2025

Jane Commane, Matt Howard, Helen Ivory, Gwyneth Lewis, Pascale Petit, Vidyan Ravinthiran, Shash Trevett and Sarah Wimbush will all be at this year's Ledbury Poetry...

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