Words & Music

Series produced by Will Duchon

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Image by: Mystie Chamberlin 

Words & Music is a program of poetry and music on WMNR Fine Arts Radio http://www.wmnr.org/ between 9 and 10PM, ET

"Words & Music" features poetry and music. Since December of 2011, I have recited hundreds of poems, each followed by a piece of music which (I feel) reflects the soul and energy of the poem. Of course, this is all subjective. However, the purpose of "Words & Music" is to explore and enjoy the profound link between...words and music.

Many of the poems recited on the air have been those of the masters: Shakespeare, Auden, Shelley, Keats, Whitman, and other reknowned poetic voices. Other poems have been submitted by contemporary poets who are living, breathing, and creating here and now.

"Words & Music" features poetry and music. Since December of 2011, I have recited hundreds of poems, each followed by a piece of music which (I feel) reflects the soul and energy of the poem. Of course, this is all subjective. However, the purpose of "Words & Music" is to explore and enjoy the profound link between...words and music.

Many of the poems recited on the air have been those of the masters: Shakespeare, Auden, Shelley, Keats, Whitman, and other renowned poetic voices. Other poems have been submitted by contemporary poets who are living, breathing, and creating here and now.


153 Pieces

Order by: Newest First | Oldest First
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Sonnets and poetic songs set to a variety of music.

  • Added: Mar 02, 2024
  • Length: 01:01:23
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An eclectic collection of poetry expressing the impact of music on life and memory.

  • Added: Jun 03, 2023
  • Length: 01:55:08
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Poetry and music imbued with Earth, wind, and fire, in actuality or metaphorically.

  • Added: Feb 03, 2024
  • Length: 59:19
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Experiences of childhood music lessons and teachers in many dimensions.

  • Added: Oct 07, 2023
  • Length: 02:00:42
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Poetry about aspects of music.

  • Added: Apr 03, 2021
  • Length: 01:00:14
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Whimsical poetry and music about love, spiritual fads, and the Bee Gees.

  • Added: Jan 06, 2024
  • Length: 56:48
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Poetry and music reflecting the end of one year and the start of another.

Bought by WVIA, Raven Radio, and KMSU


  • Added: Dec 29, 2018
  • Length: 57:57
  • Purchases: 3
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Aspects of winter and snow as it affects living.

  • Added: Dec 11, 2023
  • Length: 59:42
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Poetry and music about experiencing emotional pain and longing during the holiday season.

  • Added: Dec 05, 2020
  • Length: 59:16
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Poetry and music reflecting on the Thanksgiving holiday.

  • Added: Nov 28, 2020
  • Length: 58:29
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A set of very bad poetry reflected by some not so bad music.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 18, 2016
  • Length: 53:16
  • Purchases: 1
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Autumnal poetry and music.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Oct 24, 2020
  • Length: 01:00:00
  • Purchases: 1
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Poetry and music which explores the gifts of the solitary life.

Bought by Royalton Community Radio


  • Added: Jun 20, 2020
  • Length: 02:00:58
  • Purchases: 1
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The presence of birds in our lives and birds as metaphors for life events.

  • Added: Sep 16, 2023
  • Length: 59:35
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Poetry and music about working.

  • Added: May 24, 2019
  • Length: 58:58
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Insightful and whimsical poetry about summer vacations .

  • Added: Jun 11, 2023
  • Length: 59:21
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Poetry and music that explores the spiritual dimensions of being alive.

  • Added: Apr 14, 2017
  • Length: 53:46
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Poetry about music's impact upon life.

  • Added: Mar 06, 2023
  • Length: 55:48
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Musical themes ranging from intimate expressions of love, the power of spirituals, to musical dogs.

  • Added: Sep 10, 2022
  • Length: 01:00:03
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Poetry inspired by the music of Robert Schumann, Camille Saint-Saens, Gabriel Faure, Percy Grainger and Gerald Finzi.

  • Added: Jun 15, 2022
  • Length: 55:09