Articles
Below is a small sample of the articles, reviews, and more that can be found on the Sons and Daughters site. All examples here were written and edited by me.
Contemplating Jazz: Ginsberg and Bebop, Part 1
The first part of a two-part series, this academic-style essay explores the relationship between the poetry of Allen Ginsberg and bebop jazz. This article gained attention from the Allen Ginsberg Estate, who followed S&D on Instagram after featuring it on their website and in their weekly newsletter.
The Sacred and the Sensual: Lyricist as Poet, Leonard Cohen
This article explores the poetic influences that shape the poetry, not the lyrics, of Leonard Cohen. It examines the difference between his songs and his poems and how he holds up to the heroes of his day. This is the most read articles on the S&D site.
Review, “Gregory Corso: The Gold Standard”
This is a review of a special vinyl release of Gregory Corso reading his poetry. It talks about his legacy and where he now sits in the pantheon of poets. This article gained the attention of the record label that released it, Unrequited Records, and was featured on their website.