Dawes, who has written dozens of books of poetry, fiction, essays and criticism, looks to celebrate Jamaican writing, oral ...

Dawes, who was born in Ghana, said he plans to work in schools to help revive an interest in reading and teaching poetry.

On Tuesday evening, award-winning writers Bernadine Evaristo and Claudia Rankine read excerpts of their work and reflected on ...

Ken Jones curated Garvey’s quotes, presenting them under various headings in his book Marcus Garvey Said ... Poet Laureate Kwame Dawes Congratulations to celebrated poet, editor, musician ...

It's a grand read, incredibly funny, commanding ... with lyrical narratives such as Edward Baugh's "View from the George Headley Stand, Sabina" and Kwame Dawes' "Alado Seandro" - are bracing. A ...

Widely acclaimed poet Professor Kwame Dawes has been appointed ... voice,” Ms. Grange said. Professor Dawes is the author of more than 30 poetry books and numerous other works, including essays ...

Dawes have announced the release of “I Love L.A.,” a cover of the Randy Newman 1983 classic, with proceeds directed to the Recording Academy and MusiCares’ Los Angeles fire relief effort.

Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes both lost their homes in the wildfires, and they’ve been very active in relief efforts. The Grammy Awards ceremony was nearly postponed when the full extent ...

And with the evening’s opening number, rock band Dawes made sure to follow through on that promise. Joined on stage by a veritable who’s who of Grammys favorites — John Legend, Sheryl Crowe ...

Joined by music legends Brad Paisley, Brittany Howard, Sheryl Crow, John Legend and St. Vincent, Dawes put on a star-studded showing for Los Angeles. But just who are the rockers? Dawes is an ...