Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival returns to Albuquerque Chicharra Slam Poetry Festival returns to Albuquerque. Baltimore poet Black Chakra, left, holding the trophy for individual champion, with Zachary Kluckman, in 2024. Dallas-based poet Nova Atkins, part of the Goosebumps Slam Team, in 2024. Chicharra slam poetry contestants display their event badges in 2024. California poet Jose Jimenez, the recipient of Chicharra’s Spirit of Slam Award in 2024. Zachary Kluckman, Albuquerque-based poet and founder of the Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival. Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival champions onstage in 2024. Published March 16, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. Modified March 16, 2025 - 9:00 a.m. As featured on - Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival returns to Albuquerque The second annual Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival returns to Albuquerque for five days this week, drawing over 75 of the top poets and spoken word artists from 30 cities across the United States. Like buzzing chicharras — also known as cicadas — the arrival of the poets is a sure sign of spring. collection_7eed7d42-005f-11f0-8769-07f8ef1ea5b7.html
As featured on - Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival returns to Albuquerque The second annual Chicharra Poetry Slam Festival returns to Albuquerque for five days this week, drawing over 75 of the top poets and spoken word artists from 30 cities across the United States. Like buzzing chicharras — also known as cicadas — the arrival of the poets is a sure sign of spring.
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