Vivek Shraya's Blog, page 25

even this page is white – Toronto book launch – Another Story Bookshop

Photos by Karen Campos Castillo & Adam Holman

CBC Books “15 Must Read Poetry Collections”

Thrilled to see even this page is white on this list.

Vue Weekly

“I felt like allegory was limiting and maybe not what we need in terms of having conversations about racism. By getting rid of it and condensing it into the necessary words and the necessary sentences, I felt like it was far more effective than the prose.”

Full article here. Edmonton event.

Too Attached – New Bonus Track

In preparation for our upcoming summer shows, check out our new bonus track, Getalife, featured on Quick Before it Melts & Spill Magazine.

“The song bounces on the tightest of beats and glides on slick, sexy R&B grooves. Its iridescent synths  and sitar samples sparkle like jewels…”

Soundcloud | Bandcamp

Artwork by Meera Sethi.

The Queer Songbook Orchestra

Honoured to be performing with The Queer Songbook Orchestra at the upcoming “Anthems & Icons” (April 17th).

 

New Column – Open Book Toronto

I am a new columnist at Open Book Toronto!

This month’s column features tips on how to give a good reading.

Illustration by Karen Campos Castillo.

 

“Vivek Shraya’s road to poetry” – Toronto Arts Council

“Shraya’s voice is valuable to the future of poetry in Canada because of her undeniable strength, honesty, perception, and innovation.”

Full article.

Toronto Storytelling Festival

This Friday’s show w/ Ivan Coyote is sold out! 20 tickets at box office when it opens on Friday.

Too Attached Summer Shows

TOO ATTACHED is playing our very first shows this spring/spring. We are so excited and hope to see you! First up, we have the honour of opening for LAL for their album release event in Toronto. Tickets.

Much more to come! Please follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates.

CBC Documentary – “Where Have All The Poets Gone?”

So honoured to be included in this CBC doc by the lovely Sook-Yin Lee, reading from even this page is white.