Robert C. Ford is a New York City poet, spoken-word artist, and recording artist known as the Wall Street Poet.
Upcoming Shows
Sun Oct 25
Three Rooms Press
Maintenant 20
Dada Book Release
New York Public Library
Jefferson Market
New York, NY
Free Event
Mon Nov 23
Inspired by Miles
The Bitter End
New York, NY
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Recent Highlights
Lviv National Philharmonic
Robert performed at the Lviv National Philharmonic of Ukraine as a guest poet for the world premiere of Gene Pritsker’s Concerto in Groove, alongside violinist Petro Krysa and conductor Taras Krysa.
Press: RBC-Ukraine
September 11 Requiem
Robert read his biographical poem “The Job I Lost” at Composers Concordance’s 9/11 Requiem at Salomon Arts Gallery as part of a program commemorating the 25th anniversary of September 11.
Press: Symphony.org
Kostabi - Keep That Light On
Artist and composer Mark Kostabi references Robert in his song and music video Keep That Light On, connecting him with legendary jazz saxophonist Ornette Coleman.
Then Ornette’s house
And Robert C. Ford
Blue on his face
Like a dream I couldn’t ignore
Featured Video
The Cauldron
2024 NPR Tiny Desk Entry
Spoken word at 2:03