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Syndication

Sun, 29 December 2013
'We Are Reborn' by Reza Mohammadi, translated by Moheb Mudessir and The Poetry Translation Workshop

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Aghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Dari by Reza. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_We_Are_Reborn.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 22 December 2013
'Far from Baghdad' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: Far_From_Badhdad__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 15 December 2013
'The Writer's Rights' by Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf, translated by Clare Pollard and Maxamed Xasan 'Alto'

This week’s poem is by Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Clare Pollard and then in Somali by Caasha. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Caasha_WritersRights.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 8 December 2013
'Knowledge is Unforgiving' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: Knowledge_is_Unforgiving__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 1 December 2013
'Yalda' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Mimi Khalvati and Zuzanna Olszewska

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Shakila Azizzada and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_Yalda.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 24 November 2013
'Dish of the Day' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: Dish_of_the_Day__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 17 November 2013
'Record' by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi, translated by Sarah Maguire and Atef Alshaer

This week’s poem is by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi from Sudan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Arabic by Saddiq. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Saddiq_Record.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Mon, 11 November 2013
'Burn the Midnight Oil' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: Burn_the_Midnight_Oil__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am UTC
Mon, 11 November 2013
'Providence' by Reza Mohammadi, translated by Nick Laird and Hamid Kabir

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Nick Laird and then in Dari by Reza. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_Providence.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:30am UTC
Mon, 28 October 2013
'The Word Gulag' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: The_Word_Gulag__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:21pm UTC
Wed, 23 October 2013
'The Manuscript' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: The_Manuscript__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:11am UTC
Sun, 6 October 2013
'View from Afar' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Mimi Khalvati and Zuzanna Olszewska

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Shakila Azizzada and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_View_From_Afar.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 29 September 2013
'The Poem Tree' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: The_Poem_Tree__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 22 September 2013
'To Catch Butterflies' by Noshi Gillani, translated by Nukhbah Langah and Lavinia Greenlaw

This week’s poem is by Noshi Gillani from Pakistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Lavinia Greenlaw and then in Urdu by Noshi. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Noshi Gillani and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Noshi_To_Catch_Butterflies.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Thu, 19 September 2013
'The Elegant Sufi' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this poem and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: The_Elegant_Sufi__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:00am UTC
Sun, 1 September 2013
'Letter to the Rain' by Reza Mohammadi, translated by Hamid Kabir and Nick Laird

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Nick Laird and then in Dari by Reza. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_Letter_to_the_Rain.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 25 August 2013
'I'm a Child of this Century' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: Im_a_Child_of_this_Century__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 18 August 2013
'Radiance' by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi, translated by Sarah Maguire and Atef Alshaer

This week’s poem is by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi from Sudan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Arabic by Saddiq. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Saddiq_Radiance.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 11 August 2013
'One Hand Isn't Enough to Write With' by Abdellatif Laabi, translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: One_Hand_isnt_Enough_to_Write_With__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 4 August 2013
'The Tryst' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Zuzanna Olszewska and Mimi Khalvati

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Shakila Azizzada and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_The_Tryst.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sat, 27 July 2013
'In Vain I Migrate' by Abdellatif Laabi translated by Andre Naffis-Sahely

This week’s poem is by Abdellatif Laabi from Morocco.  The poem is read first in English translation by Andre Naffis-Sahely and then in French by Abdellatif. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Abdellatif Laabi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: In_Vain_I_Migrate__intro.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Mon, 22 July 2013
'Taste' by Caasha Lul Mohamad Yusuf, translated by Said Jama Hussein and Clare Pollard

This week’s poem is by Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf from Somalia/Somaliland.  The poem is read first in English translation by Clare Pollard and then in Somali by Caasha. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Caasha_Taste2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:40am UTC
Sun, 14 July 2013
'You Crossed the Border' by Reza Mohammadi, translated by Sarah Maguire and the Poetry Translation Centre Workshop

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Dari by Reza. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_You_Crossed_the_Border.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Mon, 8 July 2013
'Touches Its Depths and is Stirred Up' by Coral Bracho, translated by Katherine Pierpoint and Tom Boll

This week’s poem is by Coral Bracho from Mexico.  The poem is read first in English translation by Katherine Pierpoint and then in Spanish by Coral. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Coral Bracho and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Coral_Touches_its_depths_and_is_stirred_up.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 5:14pm UTC
Sun, 30 June 2013
'The Bridal Veil' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Mimi Khalvati and Zuzanna Olszewska

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Shakila Azizzada and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_The_Bridal_Veil.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 23 June 2013
'This Prisoner Breathes' by Noshi Gillani, translated by Lavinia Greenlaw and Nukhbah Langah

This week’s poem is by Noshi Gillani from Pakistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Lavinia Greenlaw and then in Urdu by Noshi. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Noshi Gillani and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Noshi_This_Prisoner_Breathes.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 16 June 2013
'The Boat That Brought Me' by Azita Ghahreman, translated by Maura Dooley and Elhum Shakerifar

This week’s poem is by Azita Ghahreman from Iran.  The poem is read first in English translation by Maura Dooley and then in Farsi by Azita. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Azita Ghahreman and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Azita_The_Boat_That_Brought_Me.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 9 June 2013
'Prayer' by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi, translated by Sarah Maguire and Atef Alshaer

This week’s poem is by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi from Sudan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Arabic by Saddiq. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Saddiq_Prayer.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 2 June 2013
'Irony' by Reza Mohammadi, translated by Nick Laird and Hamid Kabir

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Nick Laird and then in Dari by Reza Mohammadi. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_Irony.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 26 May 2013
'To the Lost Children' by Mohan Rana, translated by Bernard O'Donoghue and Lucy Rosenstein

This week’s poem is by Mohan Rana from India.  The poem is read first in English translation by Bernard O'Donoghue and then in Hindi by Mohan. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Mohan Rana and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Mohan_To_the_Lost_Children.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 19 May 2013
'Signs of God' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Mimi Khalvati and Zuzanna Olszewska

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Shakila Azizzadaand all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_Signs_of_God.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 12 May 2013
'Thread in a Spider's Web' by Coral Bracho, translated by Katherine Pierpoint and Tom Boll

This week’s poem is by Coral Bracho from Mexico.  The poem is read first in English translation by Katherine Pierpoint and then in Spanish by Coral. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Coral Bracho and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Coral_Thread_in_a_Spiders_Web.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 5 May 2013
'With a Red Flower' by Azita Ghahreman, translated by Maura Dooley and Elhum Shakerifar

This week’s poem is by Azita Ghahreman from Iran.  The poem is read first in English translation by Maura Dooley and then in Farsi by Azita. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Azita Ghahreman and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Azita_With_a_Red_Flower.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 28 April 2013
'Harmony' by Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf, translated by Sarah Maguire and Maxamed Xasan 'Alto'

This week’s poem is by Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf from Somalia/Somaliland.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Somali by Caasha. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Caasha Lul Mohamud Yusuf and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Caasha_Harmony.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 21 April 2013
'Spring' by Reza Mohammdi, translated by Moheb Mudessir and The Poetry Translation Centre Workshop

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Dari by Reza. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_Spring.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 14 April 2013
'There Was a Heart that Burnt Out: Light' by Noshi Gillani, translated by Lavinia Greenlaw and Nukhbah Langah

This week’s poem is by Noshi Gillani from Pakistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Lavinia Greenlaw and then in Urdu by Noshi. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Noshi Gillani and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Noshi_There_Was_a_Heart_that_Burnt_Out.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 7 April 2013
'Recitation' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Mimi Khalvati and Zuzanna Olszewska

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Shakila Azizzada and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_Recitation.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00am UTC
Sun, 31 March 2013
'Only' by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi, translated by Sarah Maguire and Sabry Hafez

This week’s poem is by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi from Sudan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Arabic by Saddiq. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Saddiq_Only.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 24 March 2013
'The First Rains of Spring' by Azita Ghahreman, translated by Maura Dooley and Elhum Shakerifar

This week’s poem is by Azita Ghahreman from Iran.  The poem is read first in English translation by Maura Dooley and then in Farsi by Azita. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Azita Ghahreman and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Azita_The_First_Rains_of_Spring.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 17 March 2013
'The Photograph' by Mohan Rana, translated by Bernard O'Donoghue and Lucy Rosenstein

This week’s poem is by Mohan Rana from India.  The poem is read first in English translation by Bernard O'Donoghue and then in Hindi by Mohan. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Mohan Rana and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Mohan_The_Photograph.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 10 March 2013
'Illegal Immigrant' by Reza Mohammadi, translated by Nick Laird and Hamid Kabir

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Nick Laird and then in Dari by Reza. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_Illegal_Immigrant.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 3 March 2013
'Water of Jellyfish' by Coral Bracho, translated by Katherine Pierpoint and Tom Boll

This week’s poem is by Coral Bracho from Mexico.  The poem is read first in English translation by Katherine Pierpoint and then in Spanish by Coral. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Coral Bracho and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Coral_Water_of_Jellyfish.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 24 February 2013
'Once Upon a Time' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Mimi Khalvati and Zuzanna Olszewska

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Shakila Azizzada and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_Once_Upon_a_Time.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Tue, 19 February 2013
'The Speech of our Language' by Jaamac Kadiye Cilmi, translated by Sarah Maguire and Maxamed Xasan 'Alto'

This week’s poem is by Jaamac Kadiye Cilmi from Somalia/Somaliland.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Somali by Jaamac. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Jaamac Kadiye Cilmi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Jaamac_Speech_of_Our_Language.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 3:25pm UTC
Sun, 10 February 2013
'Happy Valentine' by Azita Ghahreman, translated by Maura Dooley and Elhum Shakerifar

This week’s poem is by Azita Ghahreman from Iran.  The poem is read first in English translation by Maura Dooley and then in Farsi by Azita. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Azita Ghahreman and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Azita_Happy_Valentine.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Sun, 3 February 2013
'The wind too can change direction' by Noshi Gillani, translated by Lavinia Greenlaw and Nukbah Langhah

This week’s poem is by Noshi Gillani from Pakistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Lavinia Greenlaw and then in Urdu by Noshi. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Noshi Gillani and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Noshi_The_Wind_Too_Can_Change_Direction.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC
Mon, 28 January 2013
'To Love' by Reza Mohammadi, translated by Nick Laird and Hamid Kabir

This week’s poem is by Reza Mohammadi from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Nick Laird and then in Dari by Reza. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Reza Mohammadi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Reza_To_Love.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 11:21am UTC
Sun, 20 January 2013
'Nothing' by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi, translated by Sarah Maguire and Atef Alshaer

This week’s poem is by Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi from Sudan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Sarah Maguire and then in Arabic by Saddiq. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Al-Saddiq Al-Raddi and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Saddiq_Nothing.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:03pm UTC
Wed, 16 January 2013
'Kabul' by Shakila Azizzada, translated by Mimi Khalvati and Zuzanna Olszewska

This week’s poem is by Shakila Azizzada from Afghanistan.  The poem is read first in English translation by Mimi Khalvati and then in Dari by Shakila. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Shakila and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Shakila_Kabul.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:15am UTC
Sun, 6 January 2013
'The Morning Post' by Mohan Rana translated by Bernard O'Donoghue and Lucy Rosenstein

This week’s poem is by Mohan Rana from India.  The poem is read first in English translation by Bernard O'Donoghue and then in Hindi by Mohan. If you enjoy this recording and would like to find out more about Mohan Rana and all the other poets we’ve translated, please visit our website www.poetrytranslation.org.

Direct download: PP_Mohan_The_Morning_Post.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:00pm UTC