Marcus Amaker to Be Inducted Into South Carolina Literary Hall of Fame
Writer and librettist Marcus Amaker served as the first Poet Laureate of Charleston from 2016 to 2022. On Saturday, May 4, he will be...
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Mar 9, 2023
In Review: Marcus Amaker in "The Street" at Spoleto Festival
"On June 7, “The Street” made its debut. . . Marcus Amaker, Charleston’s first Poet Laureate, narrated the captivating verse of scholar...
Mar 9, 2023
PBS Newshour: ‘Unknown’ : A diverse musical commemoration of unidentified slain soldiers
"On this Veterans Day, in celebration of its centennial, Jeffrey Brown reports on a new look at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier through...
Mar 9, 2023
In Review: Amaker and Okpebholo's "Unknown" is a "powerful tribute"
"Amaker’s text explores the innermost feelings of soldiers as they go off to war and ultimately die for their country. It also examines...
Mar 9, 2023
In ‘Unknown,’ a composer and a poet offer new perspectives on war...
The Washington Post: In ‘Unknown,’ a composer and a poet offer new perspectives on war and 100 years of soldiers with names lost to time...
Mar 9, 2023
Grammy-nominated album of all-Black composers features Emanuel 9 poem by Marcus Amaker
"A Charleston pianist and Charleston poet are prominently featured on a Grammy Award-nominated classical album featuring all Black...
Mar 9, 2023
ADA Adds Creatives and Master Teachers
At ADA, our job is more than just representing our roster artists – it's creating opportunities and making connections throughout the...
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