In conversation with Henry Normal

Janine talks with Henry Normal as part of a series of chats with poets … === Flapjack Press, Manchester Libraries and New Poetry Society present  Henry Normal in conversation with …  Join Henry Normal as he chats and shares poems … Read more

Answering questions about Spoaken Word Lewes

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“The lockdowns of the debut two years of the twenties were bleak, grim and at times downright depressing. You probably won’t welcome being reminded about them, but amongst any cloud there are always silver linings and for the lovely town … Read more

Author interview – premiere!

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Five Leaves bookshop, publisher of Janine’s biography of Minnie Lansbury, interviews Janine about writing, lockdown, politics, motivation and lots more. Warning: may contain book extracts and poetry.

What’s Going On In Your Head

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Janine is one of the guests on this monthly mental-health-and-arts gig, with this month’s theme being neurodiversity. Expect poetry, politics and polemic! On Zoom and Facebook Live. Links to follow.    

Janine interviews Rhoda Dakar

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This is the full text of the interview. A shortened version was published in Solidarity 555. Watch the video of this interview here. ***** I am Rhoda Dakar. I’ve been a professional musician for 40 years. Initially, I was in … Read more

Video: Janine interviews Rhoda Dakar

Rhoda Dakar

Janine Booth interviews musician Rhoda Dakar, who talks about Two-Tone, policing, the centrality of class and much much more! Read the full text of the interview here. Rhoda was in The Bodysnatchers and The Special AKA, and performed in “Free … Read more

Lunar Poetry podcast interviews Janine Booth (2015)

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In April 2015, the awesome Lunar Poetry Podcast interviewed Janine.   Listen to the podcast here (and listen to Lunar’s many other most excellent poetry interviews and discussions)   Here’s the transcript: Host: David Turner – DT; Guest: Janine Booth … Read more

Interview: The Big J

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Janine interviewed in 2015 by Stand Up and Spit about her 1980s incarnation as The Big J, ranting poet, and her 2010s poetic reincarnation.

Interview: Grace Petrie – Whatever’s Left

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An interview with Grace Petrie on the occasion of the London launch of her album Whatever’s Left, at which Janine took poetry to the stage. Whatever’s Left? Grace is left. Caitlin and Jess are left. And Sam and Tim, Chris … Read more

Tim Wells on Ranting Poetry

Interesting radio interview with Tim Wells about ranting poetry, from about 18:30, including a mention of Janine! Tongue Fu Presents:The Dojo by Soho Radio on Mixcloud