In its debut National Poetry Slam, Austin’s own Team NeoSoul/SouthFlavas (profiled as part of our preview) finished second out of 73 teams, sealing its run during the finals at the Palmer Auditorium (the NPS took place in Austin for the first time since 1998; it will return in 2007). Team Denver emerged as champion – after eliminating Austin’s other representative, Team Ego’s, in the semifinals – while Seattle’s Anis Mojgani won his second consecutive individual crown. For more information, see www.nps2006.com.

This article appears in August 18 • 2006.

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