http://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournalThe Caged Bird Journal is a weekly experience that fuses music, poetry and other cultural imports with fun and humor. Our mission is to grant a platform for the many talented bards we have encountered in our travels and to inspire our audience with the wonderful gift of writing and the knowledge of the God who gifted us with it. Each week we will broach a diverse spectrum of themes from regret to representing our hometowns with the aid of a diverse spectrum of writers. We have booked published poets and underground musicians to everyone in-between. Join Emicia Parker & co as we steal you from the worrisome cares of your day into the relaxing arms of inspirational art.enCopyright Emicia Parker (C/O Blogtalkradio)Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:30:00 GMTThu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTPoetryBlogTalkRadio Feed v2.0https://dasg7xwmldix6.cloudfront.net/hostpics/a7f570aa-1b6a-4cb3-b3c1-1bff80d21688_cbj_logo_small.jpghttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournalThe Caged Bird Journal is a weekly experience that fuses music, poetry and other cultural imports with fun and humor. Our mission is to grant a platform for the many talented bards we have encountered in our travels and to inspire our audience with the wonderful gift of writing and the knowledge of the God who gifted us with it. Each week we will broach a diverse spectrum of themes from regret to representing our hometowns with the aid of a diverse spectrum of writers. We have booked published poets and underground musicians to everyone in-between. Join Emicia Parker & co as we steal you from the worrisome cares of your day into the relaxing arms of inspirational art.feeds@blogtalkradio.comBlogTalkRadio.compoetry,the caged bird journal,writing,poetry radio show,poets,coco,mimiThe Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal is a weekly experience that fuses music, poetry and other cultural imports with fun and humor. Our mission is to grant a platform for theepisodichttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/15/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-3-of-4Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/15/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-3-of-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/15/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-3-of-4Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTSummer Series: Injustice *revisited*Have you found yourself placed in a box by people??? Whether it's marked "Male" or "Female", "Poor" or "Rich", "Educated", "Blue-collar" or some mixture of those things, you will find yourself facing the censure attached to such labels. A panel of poets in our usual fab-4 partnering get to the root of their contentions with this. Featured poets include Philly's Black Lily veteran Raw_Materiyal, Canada's finest Positive, darling of the NY spoken word circuit Cherisse, Another NY circuit favorite Black Lily and the dynamic poet who shut Def Poetry Doowwnnee Kayo Charles. This one is definitely a classic.01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poets,Poetry radio show,Writing,PoetryHave you found yourself placed in a box by people??? Whether it's marked "Male" or "Female", "Poor" or "Rich", "Educated", "Blue-collar" or some mixture of thoshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/08/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-2-of-4Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/08/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-2-of-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/08/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-2-of-4Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTSummer Series: The best of TCBJ Part 2 of 4As we transition out of Spring and into an exciting Summer Series, TCBJ is taking a look back on some of the best moments so far. Since they could hardly be condensed in one show, this will be a 4 parter that continues with 4 of your favorite poets right now. Featured poets include your Barnes & Nobles fave Yolanda T. Marshall, Canadian sensation Armarri, The Black Lily vet - Black Lily and the Nuyoricans own D. Charles Curwen. Definitely a classic show. 01:29:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Poetry radio show,Poets,WritingAs we transition out of Spring and into an exciting Summer Series, TCBJ is taking a look back on some of the best moments so far. Since they could hardly be conhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/01/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-1-of-4Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/01/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-1-of-4/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/07/01/summer-series-the-best-of-tcbj-part-1-of-4Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMTSummer Series: The best of TCBJ Part 1 of 4As we transition out of Spring and into an exciting Summer Series, TCBJ is taking a look back on some of the best moments so far. Since they could hardly be condensed in one show, this will be a 4 parter that kicks off with 4 of your favorite poets right now. Poets on Show one include published poet Raw_Materiyal, The depth that is Neil, Published poet and painter Cathy Delaleu and acclaimed musician Omar Akbar a.k.a. Labtekwon. Definitely a classic show. 01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Poetry radio show,Writing,PoetsAs we transition out of Spring and into an exciting Summer Series, TCBJ is taking a look back on some of the best moments so far. Since they could hardly be conhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/17/my-countryPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/17/my-country/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/17/my-countryThu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTFavorites Night 2This night, much like the May 12th show, has no particular theme. The poets will just share some of their favorite pieces and some of their fan's favorites as well. Featured poets include one of the apples of our eye Cherisse Raghoo, Singer/Musician/Poet NikkiPhoenixladiva and the man who always brings down the house Dwight Curwen. Join us and our usual fab-4 partnering for what is setting up to be a truly classic show.01:28:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsThis night, much like the May 12th show, has no particular theme. The poets will just share some of their favorite pieces and some of their fan's favorites as whttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/10/favorites-night-2Poetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/10/favorites-night-2/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/10/favorites-night-2Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTRegretHave you ever kicked yourself for something you said or did??? Some people have far-reaching issues as a result of their pasts. But is their any freedom in sight??? Can the past ... well ... pass??? A panel of poets in our usual fab-4 partnering take on the issue of regret. Featured poets include Brooklyn emcee Dirty Turk, Canada's darlings Positive and Yolanda T. Marshall and Arizona's own artist/poet/everythinger Cathy Delaleu. Bring all of your regrets and let's have a bonfire.01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsHave you ever kicked yourself for something you said or did??? Some people have far-reaching issues as a result of their pasts. But is their any freedom in sighhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/03/regretPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/03/regret/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/06/03/regretThu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMTOur ParentsHave you ever found yourself trying to make sense of something your parents said or did??? Or have you ever found yourself doing something similar??? As we get older we will invariably understand them more even if we still disagree with them. A panel of poets in our usual fab-4 partnering take to the sheets to reconcile some of these issues. Featured poets include fan favorite Amen Sterling, 16 yr old promising poet Camisha Andrews, Fisk University's finest Inna Smith, another crowd favorite Dwight Curwen and Def Poet Kayo Charles comes back with some more heat. Tune in and hopefully reconcile some of your own issues with fam in the process.01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsHave you ever found yourself trying to make sense of something your parents said or did??? Or have you ever found yourself doing something similar??? As we gethttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/20/injusticePoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/20/injustice/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/20/injusticeThu, 20 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTInjustice Have you found yourself placed in a box by people??? Whether it's marked "Male" or "Female", "Poor" or "Rich", "Educated", "Blue-collar" or some mixture of those things, you will find yourself facing the censure attached to such labels. A panel of poets in our usual fab-4 partnering get to the root of their contentions with this. Featured poets include Philly's Black Lily veteran Raw_Materiyal, Canada's finest Positive, darling of the NY spoken word circuit Cherisse, Another NY circuit favorite Black Lily and the dynamic poet who shut Def Poetry Doowwnnee Kayo Charles. This one is definitely a classic.01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Poetry radio show,Poets,WritingHave you found yourself placed in a box by people??? Whether it's marked "Male" or "Female", "Poor" or "Rich", "Educated", "Blue-collar" or some mixture of thoshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/13/favorites-nightPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/13/favorites-night/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/13/favorites-nightThu, 13 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTFavorites NightThis night has no particular theme. The poets will just share some of their favorite pieces and some of their fan's favorites as well. Our fab-4 pairing delves into topics that range from their lack of confidence to abuse in relationships. Featured poets include Military man and lyricist Terrill, Medicine man and poet extraordinaire Neil, Teacher-Reacher-Preacher and musician D. Charles and new Berklee school of music grad and writer Doneil. Join us for a classic show.01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsThis night has no particular theme. The poets will just share some of their favorite pieces and some of their fan's favorites as well. Our fab-4 pairing delveshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/06/being-a-poetPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/06/being-a-poet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/05/06/being-a-poetThu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMTBreak-up to Make-upDo you remember your last break-up??? There's such a flood of emotions that usually accompany them. A panel of poets in our signature Fab-4 pairing will dive into that spectrum of residual angst in this fun-filled episode. Featured poets include Cherisse Raghoo, Amen Sterling, Black Lily, Femcee Erika Kane and the ever refreshing Omar Akbar. Listen in and give cyber daps. 01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsDo you remember your last break-up??? There's such a flood of emotions that usually accompany them. A panel of poets in our signature Fab-4 pairing will dive inhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/29/being-a-poetPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/29/being-a-poet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/29/being-a-poetThu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTI'm Grown nowHave you noticed differences in yourself now that you're getting older that make you more comfortable with yourself??? How about less comfortable??? A panel of poets in our usual Fab-4 partnering muse on the subject of aging in a fun an innovative way. Featured poets include the young ambitious writer Cherisse Raghoo, The enterprising writer/musician/producer/photographer known to most of us as Ill Flo and the published poet who has become a caged bird favorite, Raw_Materiyal. Find entertainment and wisdom in this grown & sexy episode. 01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsHave you noticed differences in yourself now that you're getting older that make you more comfortable with yourself??? How about less comfortable??? A panel ofhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/22/being-a-poetPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/22/being-a-poet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/22/being-a-poetThu, 22 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTWhere I'm from ...When you look around you on any given day, what do you see??? A panel of poets in our usual Fab-4 partnering take on the subject of home. Drawing on both comforting themes and gritty harsh realities in poetic form. Featured poets include Neil, a scientist who's proficiency in his world of pharmaceuticals belies a creative soul and Terrill, a military man who has called enough places home to put Carmen San Diego to shame. Yeats even checks in from beyond the grave. Tune in and compare notes. 01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsWhen you look around you on any given day, what do you see??? A panel of poets in our usual Fab-4 partnering take on the subject of home. Drawing on both comforhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/15/being-a-poetPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/15/being-a-poet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/15/being-a-poetThu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTAllow me to reintroduce myselfWhat would you say is something people need to know about you??? A featured panel of poets in our usual Fab-4 partnering answer this question with amazing verse and humor. Learn about them and maybe even a bit more about yourself. Manhattan returns with his usual brand of witty repertoire, Canada's finest Miss Marshall breaks it all the way down on the jazz tip and Musical veteran and poet extraordinaire Labtekwon a.k.a. Omar beautifully bares his soul. This is not one to miss. 01:30:00The Caged Bird JournalnoThe Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,Writing,Poetry radio show,PoetsWhat would you say is something people need to know about you??? A featured panel of poets in our usual Fab-4 partnering answer this question with amazing versehttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/08/rough-unedited-pilot--being-a-poetPoetryhttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/08/rough-unedited-pilot--being-a-poet/#commentshttp://www.blogtalkradio.com/thecagedbirdjournal/2010/04/08/rough-unedited-pilot--being-a-poetThu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMTROUGH *UNEDITED* PILOT - Being a PoetHave you ever tried your hand at writing or anything else and found yourself questioning whether you measured up??? In this first installment of TCBJ, we kick off National Poetry Month with a panel of poets in our signature Fab-4 partnering tackling the issue of being a Poet. How better to set things off right??? Feature poets include our fellow BTR host,illustrative poet and multifaceted musician D. Charles, Raw_Materiyal who's impeccable pen skills had her published at the age of 17 and Renaissance Man Manhattan, who is Brand director of top Streetwear brand Lemar & Dauley by day and innovative musician by night.01:00:00The Caged Bird JournalnoMiMi,CoCo,The Caged Bird Journal,Poetry,WritingHave you ever tried your hand at writing or anything else and found yourself questioning whether you measured up??? In this first installment of TCBJ, we kick o