Speaking Words Voicing Jamaican Poetry: Poems by Louise Bennett-Coverley
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
Past event
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
Speaking Words Voicing Jamaican Poetry: Poems by Louise Bennett-Coverley
Single event JMD $2,000
Experience "Speaking Words Voicing Jamaican Poetry," a live staged reading series celebrating the iconic poems of Louise Bennett-Coverley. Presented by Poet Laureate Kwame Dawes at the Philip Sherlock Centre, UWI Mona.
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Behind the Scenes
Join us for "Speaking Words Voicing Jamaican Poetry," an inspiring installment in the live staged reading series celebrating the enduring literary legacy of the Honorable Louise Bennett-Coverley, OM, MBE ("Miss Lou"). Presented by Poet Laureate of Jamaica Kwame Dawes, this special evening brings Miss Lou's vibrant, culturally defining verses to life on stage through dynamic dramatic interpretations and community voices.