11. George the Poet

George the Poet is a London-born spoken word performer of Ugandan heritage.
His innovative brand of musical poetry has won him critical acclaim both as a recording artist and social commentator and seen his work broadcast to billions of people worldwide.
In 2019, his audio offering ‘Have You Heard George’s Podcast?’ won a prestigious Peabody Award and 5 Gold British Podcast Awards, including the highly-coveted Podcast of the Year.
In 2021 The University of London presented George with an honorary doctorate in literature.
George is now embarking on a PhD at UCL'S Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. His research focuses on the socio-economic potential of black music.

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Stories of Sound is an audio series that delves into sound arts and audio storytelling, offering listeners a window into the creative processes, challenges, and inspirations of artists, authors and theorists who tell stories through sound.

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