Arts
In this episode, hosts Alexandra March & Nicole Zell interview Ursula Rucker, poet, spoken word artist, activist, mother, and living legend. Ursula discusses the impact quarantine has had on the art community as well as herself personally, reminisces on her career thus far, shares her visionary take on how COVID-19 is giving humanity the chance to slow down, wake up, and listen to the birds.Originally released on May 10, 2020. You can watch the video here:https://www.instagram.com/p/CAAibC0DXwT/About the guest:Ursula Rucker was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she was a graduate of Temple University’s journalism program. She is of African-American and Italian descent. Rucker had been writing poetry since adolescence but kept her writings to herself until she read poetry in 1994, at Philadelphia's Zanzibar Blue, which is credited as her debut. Throughout her extensive career, Rucker has collaborated with numerous recording artists and producers including King Britt, 4hero, Jamaaladeen, Tacuma, Josh Wink, and The Roots.You can find out more info on Ursula here:https://www.instagram.com/urucker/Be part of the Follow Your Art fam! Subscribe to the podcast and follow us on social media!Facebook:www.facebook.com/followyourartpodcast/Instagram:www.instagram.com/followyourart_podcast/If you have any questions or topics you'd like to explore or if you'd like to submit your art to be featured on our platforms, please email us:followyourartpodcast@gmail.comMusic: Benya Barshai Logo: Jess SpoustaProducer: Mariano Mattei