Poets laureate talk about their art Two poet laureates talk about the art of the poem. Robert Pinsky shares his favorite poems to read aloud, and the music of verse. Rita Dove joins Kerri Miller on the stage of the Fitzgerald Theater for Talking Volumes.9:06 a.m.
Guests
Robert Pinsky: Poet Laureate of the United States from 1997-2000. His most recent edited anthology is "An Invitation to Poetry."
Rita Dove: Poet Laureate of the United States from 1993-1995. Dove's latest work is a book-length lyric narrative, "Sonata Mulattica."
Judy Collins and the resonance of folk music Singer Judy Collins's voice has been part of the American musical landscape for more than 45 years, gracing songs by everyone from Joni Mitchell to Stephen Sondheim. She says the music of folk icons Pete Seeger and Woody Guthrie inspires her lyrics.10:06 a.m.
Guests
Judy Collins: Singer and songwriter. She's also the author of "Sanity and Grace, A Journey of Suicide, Survival and Strength."
You can follow Kerri Miller on Twitter at @KerriMPR
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