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Hymmnn and Hum Bom! by Allen Ginsberg

Season 1 Episode 4
Hymmnn and Hum Bom! by Allen Ginsberg

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About the Episode

Read two of Ginsberg’s most emotionally transporting poems, the “Hymmnn” from Kaddish, and the anti-war chant “Hum Bom!” with rock star Bono, former United States Poet Laureate Juan Felipe Herrera, and a chorus of clergy and religious practitioners. Hosted by Elisa New.

Aired: 04/04/18 | Expires: 05/25/18 | Runtime: 25m 27s
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