The Blackbird Literary Podcast‘s new series, “Levis Reads Levis,” has officially launched! This series showcases recordings from our Blackbird archives of Larry Levis reading his work paired with commentary from a slew of delightful poets. This first edition features Levis’s reading of his poem “Winter Stars” with insightful commentary from poet and 2023 Levis Prize winner, Corey Van Landingham. You can listen to the episode below, or on the go with Apple Podcast, Spotify, and all major streaming platforms.
Thank you for listening to the Blackbird Literary Podcast.
The production of this episode was made possible by Blackbird: An Online Journal of Literature and the Arts, archival work by Micheal Keller, the VCU MFA in Creative Writing program, the VCU English Department, and the VCU Kinetic Imaging Department, with ongoing gratitude to Friends of Blackbird and editors emeriti Mary Flinn and Greg Donovan.
Special thanks to Blackbird Faculty editor, Jessica Hendry Nelson and, Blackbird faculty poetry editor, Devon Walker-Figueroa, and Levis Prize directors Edgar Kunz and Devon Walker-Figueroa, with special help from Kathy Graber.
This episode’s Blackbird Literary Podcast production team was lead producer and editor, Trey Burnart Hall, and lead intern, Paige Walker Rogers.
“Winter Stars” was written and read by Larry Levis. The archival audio recording was curated and preserved by Michael Keller. Accompanying commentary was provided by the 2023 Levis Prize winner, Corey Van Landingham. Audio production and sound design was composed and performed by Paige Walker Rogers. “Winter Stars” was featured in Blackbird Volume 6 Number 2.
Episode introduction and outro was written and performed by Trey Burnart Hall, with music composed and performed by Benji Wilson.
This episode was mixed by Paige Walker Rogers and mastered by Allen Bergendahl.
The Blackbird Literary Podcast thanks you for supporting this creative endeavor.
