The Poet Tree: Kei Miller
Cerys has an in-depth conversation with poet Kei Miller about his influences, inspirations and work. Plus she raids her record collection for an eclectic Sunday morning soundtrack.
Cerys has an in-depth conversation with poet Kei Miller in The Poet Tree, discussing his work, influences and inspirations. Kei also shares records where the lyrics have had an impact on him personally and shines a light on new poets.
Kei Miller grew up in Kingston, Jamaica and moved to England to study an MA in Creative Writing before gaining a PhD in English Literature. In 2006 he published his first collection of short stories, Fear of Stones and other stories which was shortlisted for a Commonwealth Writers Prize and his first poetry collection, Kingdom of Empty Bellies. An award winning poet, novelist and teacher Kei's most recent work is a collection of essays explore the meaning of silence.
Plus Cerys raids her record collection for hidden gems, crossing continents and genres as well as bringing you her latest finds from around the globe. She also hears from professional whistler Molly Lewis and marks the anniversary of Louis Armstrong's death by celebrating his partnership with Lillian Hardin Armstrong.
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O鈥橠onel Levy
Bad, Bad, Simba
- simba.
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Hodges, James, Smith & Crawford
Nobody
- Early Years and Unheard Pearls 1970-1973.
- Kent Records.
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Wynonie Harris
Who Threw The Whiskey In The Well?
- Blow Your Brains Out: Greatest Jukebox Hits & Dancefloor Favourites.
- Jasmine Records.
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John Murry
I Refuse To Believe (You Could Love Me)
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D Rothon
Eight Million Miles High
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Ballak茅 Sissoko
Djourou (feat. Sona Jobarteh)
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Wynonie Harris
All She Wants To Do Is Rock
- Blow Your Brains Out: Greatest Jukebox Hits & Dancefloor Favourites.
- Jasmine Records.
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Funkapolitan
As The Time Goes By
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Etta James
All The Way Down
- Etta Is Betta Than Evvah!.
- Ace Records Ltd.
- 13.
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Arandel
Nos Contours (feat. Ornette)
- InBach vol. 2.
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World's Famous Supreme Team
Hey DJ
- The Famous Charisma Box: The Terminal Years.
- 8.
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The Dynamics
Miss You
- Mezzanine De L'Alcazar: Volume 10 CD1.
- ITH Ltd.
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Group Changui de Guanta
Hazlo Como Yo
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Gus Viseur et son orchestre
Swing 42
- Djangology and More - A Compedium of Jazz Manouche (aka Gyspy Jazz).
- Jasmine Records.
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Gaspar Claus
Une Foule
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Molly Lewis
Balcony for Two
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Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros
91热爆
- Rough Trade Records Ltd..
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Whistlin鈥� Alex Moore
Whistlin' Alex Moore's Blues
- From North Dallas to the East Side.
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Dylan LeBlanc
Gentle On My Mind
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Subway Sect
Get That Girl
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Dorothy Ashby
Afro Harping
- A Complete Introduction To Chess, Checker And Cadet CD4.
- Universal Music (UK) Limited.
- 10.
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Brandee Younger
Reclamation
- Somewhere Different.
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The Clash
Rudie Can't Fail
- Epic.
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Lee 鈥淪cratch鈥� Perry
Soul Fire
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Cortex
La Rue
- Milan.
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Datblygu
Can i Gymru
- Libertino.
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Moody
Words Words Words [Vocal] (feat. Cold Diamond & Mink)
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Bob Marley & The Wailers
Babylon System
- Songs Of Freedom CD4.
- Universal-Island Records Limited.
- 8.
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Buju Banton
Not An Easy Road
- Til Shiloh.
- Polydor Limited.
- 6.
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Erland Cooper
The Island 1961 - Pt. 1
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Dougie Stu
Henny (feat. Jeff Parker)
- Familiar Future.
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Se帽or Coconut
Smoke On The Water
- Fabric 17.
- Fabric.
- 8.
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L.A.B.
In The Air
- L.A.B. III.
- Loop Recordings.
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Ibejii
Gonto
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King Oliver and His Creole Jazz Band
Dippermouth Blues
- The Best Of Jazz.
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Louis Armstrong and His Hot Five
Potato Head Blues
- Universal Music Publishing Group: 20th Century Pop 1925-1977 CD1.
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