S1 E7: From Spoken Word to Songbook (Ft. Joshua Idehen, Keely Mills, Leanne Moden & Mark Grist)

In this episode of We, The Poets, hosts Mark Grist, Keely Mills, and Leanne Moden are joined by the brilliant Joshua Idehen to explore the dynamic fusion of poetry and music. Joshua shares insights from his artistic journey, including his transition from spoken word to music and the creation of his new poetry collection, Songbook: Collected Works (published by Bad Betty Press). We discuss the power of collaboration, the lessons learned from failure, and how to navigate the unique challenges of performing poetry with and without music.

This episode also features two of Joshua’s evocative poems, "Mum Does the Washing" and "Learning to Swim," and a guest poem from Harry Wilding. Recorded at Backland Studios with sound production by Chris Barn, this episode is an inspiring deep dive into the intersection of rhythm, words, and resilience. Tune in and join the conversation!

Link to Joshua's new collection 'Songbook': https://badbettypress.com/product/songbook-collected-works-joshua-idehen/