This month I sit down with poet David Groff to discuss the achingly beautiful anthology he co-edited, Persistent Voices: Poetry by Writers Lost to AIDS. I felt strangely close to David as we talked of death, God and art in a winter-dark radio station. His candor and insight made this interview one of my favorites.

We are also proud to stream The Portland Cello Project’s album, The Thao and Justin Power Sessions. Blending the orchestral with the independent, the Cello Project’s sound is layered, rich and wholly unique. The four songs done in collaboration with songwriter Justin Power are truly special.

Authors Perle Besserman and Amanda Viviani debut new fiction, Jascha Kessler pays a video tribute to Allen Ginsberg, Diana Adams and Patty Seyburn read their poems, Anthony Kurtz captures the night, and much more.

Enjoy and thank you for reading,

Benjamin Evans
Executive Editor, Fogged Clarity

• Perle Besserman Mexico City
• Amanda Viviani Girls

• Jascha Kessler Howl Now (Tribute to Allen Ginsberg)
• Patty Seyburn Puddings
• James Cihlar Modern Maturity
• Diana Adams Hello Ice
• Puppet
• Peter Schwartz Pariah
• Ron Drummond Late
• David Kowalczyk Sockdolager

• Anthony Kurtz Nightscapes
• The World of Tomorrow
• Dave Kinsey New Works
• Alyssa Monks Oil and Water

• The Portland Cello Project The Thao and Justin Power Sessions

• David Groff The poet talks about AIDS and Persistent Voices.
• Douglas Jenkins Portland Cello Project founder discusses his work.
• Joseph Scott The White Pines’ musician sits down to play.

• Scott Hightower Examines the poetry of David Groff

The Fogged Clarity Interview

The musician discusses his city, The Thao and Justin Power Sessions, and the inspiration behind his Portland Cello Project.

photo courtesy of Oregon Public Broadcasting