At KGB, a few weeks ago, I attended a reading for Didi Champagne’s new book, The Life of a Kalamata. Dorothy Friedman, Jeff Wright, Linda Kleinbub, and Patricia Carragon each read a poem before Didi took the stage. Didi’s talents are generous and multi-faceted; most think of her as a musician. She recently sang at Carnegie Hall with a choral group that performs there. And her new book has both poetry and paintings in it. “Didi is so impressive,” Jeff Wright said. “She does everything. It’s amazing.” Think of a diamond looked at from different angles catching and reflecting variations of the same enchanting light. The celebration for The Life of a Kalamata certainly did shine. You can catch it in the Vimeo below, and in the poems and paintings that follow. Enjoy.
If you would like a copy of The Life of a Kalamata, message Didi on Facebook. It will be available on Amazon soon.
Dorothy Friedman, Didi Champagne, Jeff Wright, Patricia Carragon, and Linda Kleinbub
Captivating artwork and thought provoking poems, this book is a treasure.