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Call for Submissions:

The Africa Centre's

Badilisha Poetry Radio

(South Africa/ Africa-wide)


Badilisha! Poetry X-Change, produced by the Africa Centre, is an international poetry project based in Cape Town, South Africa. For the past 5 years poets from around the world and across the African continent have been featured at our annual festival engaged with wider audiences and local poetry networks via dynamic interactions in the form of workshops, discussions and multi-media collaborations.

If you would like to be featured on Badilisha Radio, then please submit your MP3 and biographical information for consideration.

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST:

  • 4 poems in text and mp3 audio format

  • biography

  • profile picture

  • website/blog/facebook/myspace link

You can submit your poetry using one of four methods (click on the link for more information on each delivery method):
  • Upload the MP3 file and your information via the submission form

  • By sending your MP3 via Yousendit

  • Send it via email

  • Post a CD of your poem

Remember, with all means of delivery, you will need to fill out the form here, send us your biographical information and give Badilisha broadcasting permission to use your material.

SELECTION CRITERIA FOR FEATURED POETS:

  • The poet must be African or be part of the African Diaspora.

  • The poem and the vocal delivery must both be of a high standard.

  • The poetry must be submitted as a high-quality recording. These can be recorded as a live performance, as long as the sound quality is not compromised.

  • Poetry backed by music is welcomed, but the poet’s voice and poetry content must be the core focus. If the piece is more “sung” than “spoken”, it is likely to be more appropriate for a music platform than this poetry portal.

  • We encourage you to make more than one submission, and if possible including entire poetry albums as this helps when selecting poems that are best suited to our programme format.

  • Poetry in any language is welcomed. If your poetry is written or recited in a language other than English however, please submit an English translation of the text.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries/ submissions: lindak@africacentre.net

Website: http://badilishapoetry.com

 

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