L4LM's B.Getz caught up with Tarriona "Tank" Ball of Tank and the Bangas on Jam Cruise to discuss her New Orleans roots, slam poetry, & more.

O n that day when the soul dresses in white and the heart beats stronger, every word spoken takes on an eternal meaning.

Who am I to judge? Five words. Spoken softly. But they shook the Church. They cracked open a window long sealed shut.

Poetry is a space to experiment with language — communications through this medium enables deeper emotional expression. This ...