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Street Economy: Poets For Hire

Sarah Holtz
Poets tend to sell more of their work when they cluster together.

In New Orleans, culture often transforms into economic transactions that happen on the street. In this episode of Street Economy – a series that documents what it's like to making a living on the streets of New Orleans - street poet Shannon takes us into the lives of the poets who create and exchange their work for what people are willing to pay for it. 

Street Economy is a collaboration between radio producer Sarah Holtz and writer Kelley Crawford. More episodes are available on PRX or Nolavie.