Talking With Poets: Anthony Ragler at The Low Beat

Thom Francis welcomes Anthony Ragler, who was the featured poet at Nitty Gritty Slam #85 at the Low Beat in Albany, NY on Tuesday, January 6, 2015.

Anthony Ragler is an artist known for using persona and body movement to attack social stigmas and overly traditional forms of thinking. Anthony was a member of the 2014 NYC Urbana Slam Team which placed 2nd at the 2014 National Poetry Slam, as well as the 2013 Urban Word Slam Team which placed 3rd internationally at the Brave New Voices Festival.

Anthony has performed at numerous venues, including the United Nations, Nuyorican Poets Café, Symphony Space, Lincoln Center, and the Apollo Theatre.

Anthony’s poetry touches on childhood, family, and the ever-changing world around him.