THIS WOUND IS A WORLD

Cree poet and scholar Billy-Ray Belcourt's debut poetry collection is a captivating listen. Narrating with a blend of steadiness and emotion, he delivers this memoir-manifesto-meditation in a voice uniquely his. Expressing themes of queerness, indigeneity, the corporeal, and the ethereal, Belcourt's lines are at once accessible and challenging. They challenge the listener to examine colonial norms while simultaneously dazzling with their subverted forms and gorgeous imagery. A must-listen for anyone who lives in the colonial world, and accessible to listeners of all genres. S.N. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine [Published: FEBRUARY 2020]