George uses poetry to deliver unique experiences to his audience. His audio series ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ is an immersive listening experience made available by BBC Sounds. Through poetry workshops, George shares writing insights with learners in schools and prisons. His published works are enjoyed by many for both recreational and educational use. George also provides professional services for events and campaigns. This includes bespoke poems, strategy support, community outreach and more.
When Mpanga, a rapper and spoken word artist turned podcaster, released the first season of Have You Heard George’s Podcast? there was nothing like it. Five years on, there still isn’t.
George has curated the opening night of the Southbank Centre’s London literature festival, with his choices linked to his new poetry anthology, ‘Part of a Story That Started Before Me: Poems about Black British History’.
Few people can talk about African independence movements using rhymes, storytelling and music – George the Poet is one of them. Guap sat down with George to discuss Chapter Four of ‘Have You Heard of George’s Podcast’.
The London rapper and spoken-word practitioner brings music and verse together, and adds some politics and social observation.
Podcaster George The Poet talks Cambridge, colonialism and crime “I decided to be a poet, not a rapper… I wanted to subvert all the expectations.” Interview by Decca Aitkenhead
It’s still unusual, though, when a podcast blows through the medium’s newly established boundaries, offering an experience as innovative as it is undefinable.
Chapter 3 of the award-winning Have You Heard George’s Podcast? with George Mpanga, better known as George The Poet, and producer Benbrick, returns to BBC Sounds on 15 July.
George The Poet – The rapper, author and podcast host talks to NME about education, solidarity, widespread activism and creating a level playing field for all.
George’s new podcast is a genre-defying mix of music, poetry, storytelling, and personal narrative. We talk to him about his art, his push for social change and this moment now.
The spoken word artist George The Poet has said he was offered an MBE but turned it down because of the “pure evil” perpetrated by the British empire.
George the Poet returns with a third series – and a new venture. Plus, an innovative podcast from the hosts of Here Be Monsters and Ask Me Anything.
From Jay-Z to Britain: George the Poet on the themes that inspire him
From Zadie Smith to Donald Glover: the best storytellers in all of culture
George the Poet meets Munya Chawawa: ‘Poetry isn’t perceived as being masculine’
‘Something has changed’: Tobi Kyeremateng on falling out of love with R&B
‘Something has changed’: Tobi Kyeremateng on falling out of love with R&B
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