A Lick and a Promise: Book

Name: A Lick and a Promise: Book
Brand: Alfred Music
SKU: 12-0571542395
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By Imelda May

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A Lick and a Promise is the debut poetry collection of one of Ireland's most famed female musicians, Imelda May. Following the release of her first poetry EP Slip Of The Tongue in 2020, this collection contains 104 poems, including two each from both her father and young daughter. Using the themes of Breast, Below, Blood, Eyes, Tongue, and Temple, the poems are written in May's absorbing, visceral style and encapsulate heartbreak, sex, nature, and womanhood. Included in the collection is "You Don't Get to be Racist and Irish," the powerful poem which was written in support of the Black Lives Matter movement and was recently used by Rethink Ireland campaign. This paperback edition follows the hugely successful sold-out hardback edition and features a bespoke cover design illustration. Pen and ink drawings by Imelda accompany selected poems.

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Publisher: Faber Music

ISBN10: 0-571-54239-5

ISBN13: 978-0-571-54239-0

UPC: 9780571542390

SKU: 12-0571542395

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About the Composer: Imelda May

Imelda May is an Irish musician, vocalist, and writer whose career has spanned decades of genre-defying performance. Beyond her work as a recording artist and live performer, May has developed a distinctive voice in contemporary poetry, drawing from the same emotional depth and raw honesty that characterizes her music.

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Why we love this

This collection bridges music and literature in a way that opens conversations about the written word as performance. For educators working with singers, spoken word performers, or ensemble directors seeking interdisciplinary programming, May's visceral language and pen-and-ink illustrations offer rich material for dramatic interpretation and artistic collaboration.

What to expect

Raw, intimate, and unflinching. May's language moves through themes of identity, desire, loss, and resilience with the same intensity her voice brings to performance.

Who it's for

Teachers and directors exploring the intersection of music and literary arts, particularly those working with vocalists, spoken word ensembles, or interdisciplinary programs. This collection serves musicians and students interested in expanding their understanding of lyrical language and personal narrative as artistic expression.

How to use it

Consider pairing selections from this collection with vocal programming or theatrical presentations. The poems' thematic coherence and May's accompanying illustrations make them natural companions for concert narratives exploring womanhood, social justice, or contemporary voice.