Allison Adelle Hedge Coke with John-Carlos Perea and Jimmy Biala

Renowned poet, editor and Native American activist Allison Adelle Hedge Coke reads from her work, accompanied by live music from SF State American Indian Studies Assistant Professor John-Carlos Perea and his frequent collaborator, drummer/percussionist Jimmy Biala.

Hedge Coke’s books include the poetry collections “Dog Road Woman” — an American Book Award winner — and “Off-Season City Pipe,” the memoir “Rock Ghost, Willow, Deer” and the verse-play “Blood Run.”