Something to Say (3-26-2024)

In this episode of the “Something to Say” podcast, our host Mazi Mutafa interviews Taylor Matthews. They discuss Taylor's family history, her journey as an artist, her college experience, choreo poems, and the Day Breaks community.

Next, Mazi introduces the new Youth Poet Laureates of Montgomery County, Arlington County, and Washington D.C. First, we hear from Tara Prakash of Montgomery County. Following that, our co-host Donney Rose joins us for a discussion on the Youth Poet Laureate poems. Afterward, we hear from Arlington County’s Youth Poet Laureate, Mia Dimina.

Later, our other co-host, Patrick Washington, speaks with Washington D.C.’s Youth Poet Laureate, Isaac Yebio. They discuss Isaac’s personal journey with poetry, and Isaac shares his poem “Prometheus Perennial.”

Following this, Mazi talks to Chitra Subramanian about her family, how she started dancing, her introduction to different forms of dance, starting a career in the arts, the Towards 2040 fellowship, her upcoming events, and advice for creatives.

To finish the episode, we hear once more from co-host Patrick Washington, who speaks with the 2024 Montgomery County Youth Poet Laureate, Tara Prakash. They discuss Tara’s love for poetry, and she shares her poem titled “On Erosion.”

Tune in next week for another episode of the “Something to Say” podcast!