BLUES IN STEREO The Early Works of Langston Hughes

A poet, performance artist, and devotee of Harlem Renaissance poet Langston Hughes presents a selection of Hughes's early poems, songs, and other writings, created from 1921 to 1927. Danez Smith is extraordinary at performing their stirring introduction to Hughes's early creative output. With their clear baritone voice and extraordinary vocal talent, Smith's performance is beautiful to hear and unfailingly connected to the core messages within these poems, journal entries, and other works. Hughes was a curious and brave artist who traveled widely to experience everyday people and worked steadily in Jim Crow America. Performed with stunning authenticity and verve, this audiobook is a showcase for the artistry of Danez Smith, as well as a revelatory lesson on one of America's greatest writers. T.W. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: DECEMBER 2024]