This summer, Soleil stopped by the Kundiman writer’s retreat at Fordham University to record snippets of poetry and prose from this year’s writing fellows. Each year, Kundiman brings upcoming Asian American writers together for a week of mentorship, workshops, and master classes. On this bonus episode, you’ll hear the first of the 16 recordings she made, featuring Aurora Masum-Javed, Doreen Wang, Matthew Olzmann, and Janine Joseph.

Produced by Juan Ramirez. Music by Lobo Loco, Les Cartes Postables Sonores and Rushmo.

LINKS DU JOUR

• Watch Cornell University lecturer Aurora Masum-Javed perform Fine Lines.
• Get to know Matthew Olzmann on this interview by Kresge Arts In Detroit.
• Read Language of the Border by Undocupoets organizer Janine Joseph.