The culture-zine style of this program is deceptively simple and so the powerful impact of these engagingly honest young voices comes as a surprise. Their personal expression is enriched through the art of slam poetry as contrasted with their "interview voice"." It's a slam-dunk that any LGBT program would be remiss in missing out on this show. But it would be more important to have it played in areas which don't have such programming - slipped into a culture slot would be the perfect way to present it. If only the less daring program directors had the guts to do it. Issues of sexuality, racism and homophobia being dealt with by teenagers might help other teens in conservative areas realize they are not alone. But just as important, it's fascinating - if confrontational - listening.
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Produced by outLoud Radio/Noah Miller
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David Swatling
Posted on June 30, 2004 at 02:56 AM | Permalink
Review of Queeriosity
The culture-zine style of this program is deceptively simple and so the powerful impact of these engagingly honest young voices comes as a surprise. Their personal expression is enriched through the art of slam poetry as contrasted with their "interview voice"." It's a slam-dunk that any LGBT program would be remiss in missing out on this show. But it would be more important to have it played in areas which don't have such programming - slipped into a culture slot would be the perfect way to present it. If only the less daring program directors had the guts to do it. Issues of sexuality, racism and homophobia being dealt with by teenagers might help other teens in conservative areas realize they are not alone. But just as important, it's fascinating - if confrontational - listening.