Interview: Russ Thorburn - Poe Transformed; Bomb Shelter play; Respect- The Poetry of Detroit Music

Public Radio 90, WNMU | By Hans Ahlström

Published October 10, 2019 at 11:26 AM EDT

Local author and poet Russ Thorburn speaks with Public Radio 90's Hans Ahlstrom about several projects, including the imminent release of the recording from the Poe Transformed performance last January; preparations for a performance of a new play called "Bomb Shelter" coming next winter; and, the release of a new anotholgy from Michigan State Press called "Respect: The Poetry of Detroit Music" included in which is a poem by Thorburn.

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Hans Ahlström

Hans Ahlström is the host of several programs including the daily musical variety show Weekday, the mostly straight ahead jazz show Night Studio, the self explanatory Blues Today, and the eclectic Sound Spectrum. You can also hear Hans as the local host of NPR's All Things Considered news magazine. He also helps manage Public Radio 90's web content, interviews local and visiting writers and artists, works with NMU student interns, and writes the occasional news story.

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