Funk Lore: New Poems (1984-1995)

About this book

This new book of previously uncollected poetry (1984-1995) demonstrates Barakas gift for the music of thought and reveals his continued mastery of tone and performance. Engaging in the primary issues of African-American music and contemporary politics and imbuing his homages to such grand figures of America as Duke Ellington Thelonious Monk Sarah Vaughn Albert Ayler and John Coltrane with a passion that has not abated over the years Baraka glories in his own virtuosity.