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Jayne Cortez (May 10, 1934 [1] – December 28, 2012) was an African-American poet, activist, small press publisher and spoken-word performance artist [2] whose voice is celebrated for its political, surrealistic and dynamic innovations in lyricism and visceral sound. Her writing is part of the canon of the Black Arts Movement.
Learn about Jayne Cortez, a lyrically innovative and visceral poet who published several collections and recordings. She was also a founder, a translator, and a recipient of many awards.
Learn about the life and work of Jayne Cortez, a poet and performance artist who wrote under her maternal grandmother's surname. She was married to jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman, worked with the Black Arts Movement, and published several volumes of poetry.
Jan 4, 2013 · Jayne Cortez, a poet and performance artist whose work was known for its visceral power, its political outrage and above all its sheer, propulsive musicality, died on Dec. 28 in Manhattan. She was 78.
Learn about Jayne Cortez, an African American poet, performing artist, publisher, and activist who innovated in language, lyricism, and sound. Explore her books, letters, recordings, conferences, and collaborations through an exhibition, a publication, and live performances.
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May 9, 2024 · Jayne Cortez (born May 10, 1936, Fort Huachuca, Arizona, U.S.—died December 28, 2012, New York, New York) was an American poet especially noted for performing her own poetry, often accompanied by jazz. She recorded several CDs with her band, the Firespitters. Cortez was artistic director of the Watts Repertory Theatre Company from 1964 to 1970.
Jan 14, 2022 · Backing Cortez on drums is Denardo Coleman. Here for our podcast will be listening to the audio of the performance on a show page at Jacket2 magazine where we post on Poem Talk. We will post video recording, which is also available on YouTube. So here now is Jayne Cortez performing, 'She Got He Got'. (PLAYS RECORDING) (RHYTHMIC DRUMMING)
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