The Power of Words, Spoken and Shared
Rajinderpal S. Pal is widely recognised for his commanding live readings and performances. See what audiences are saying, listen to Pal’s work, and discover how to bring his words to your next event.
Recent Interviews
Listem to CKUA interview: Rajinderpal S. Pal on thie book “However Far Away“
past performances
Pal has previously performed at WordFest Calgary in 1998, Artwallah (Los Angeles) in 2003, Thin AIR (Winnipeg) in 2002, Vancouver Writers Festival in 2024, Desh Pardesh (Toronto) in 1995 and 1996, Scream in High Park (Toronto) in 1999. He toured across Canada as part of Writers For Change in 1999 as well as performing in Wollongong, Australia in 2000. He returned to performing live at Canadian Festival of Spoken Word (CFSW) 2017 in Peterborough, ON.
BOOK CLUB ENGAGEMENTS
As a debut novelist, Rajinderpal S. Pal has had the privilege of engaging with numerous book clubs who’ve chosen However Far Away for their discussions. He deeply values these opportunities to connect directly with readers, offering insights into his writing process and the cultural nuances woven into his story. These sessions, provide a unique and enriching experience for both the author and the book club members.
Rajinderpal would be happy to join your book club discussion for However Far Away, either by Zoom, Google Meets, or in-person, if schedules and geography allow. Since releasing the novel in August 2024, he has joined several meetings, book clubs that are privately run and others run by organisations, community groups or bookstores. Please give him lots of notice if you are interested in having him attend your meeting.
“It is heartwarming to connect with a group of book lovers who have read However Far Away with care and attention. The questions posed in these sessions are always eye-opening, giving me a sense of how my novel is impacting readers, their thoughts on the structure and character motives, as well as what they discovered about the Sikh culture.”
– Rajinderpal S. Pal
Reach out today to discuss Pal’s availability and tailor a session for your audience.
Reviews of Live Performances
Filling Station, Issue 027, 2003
“At the (last?) (orange) reading, Pal read poetry from PULSE with audio accompaniment from the Tar Disaster Project. I am not a person who knows the technical aspects of music; however, I can tell you Pal’s poetry absolutely shimmered in the midst of the audio trickery. Behind a backdrop of sustained and digitally altered guitar lines, Pal’s poetry floated across the room. The sonority of his voice and the measure of his speech weighed against the glowing drones of synthesizers and quiet squalls of guitar lines.” — Dean Hetherington
The Calgary Herald, October 19, 1998 and November 13, 1998
“Local poet Rajinderpal S. Pal, wowed the Friday night Poetry Bash in Calgary, reading from his recently published collection ‘pappaji wrote poetry in a language i cannot read.’” “When Pal recently appeared at PanCanadian WordFest, his reading almost brought the house to its feet.” — Susan Scott
India Currents Magazine, June 1995
“But by far the most engaging and memorable of Desh’s [Desh Pardesh Festival 1995] offerings was a reading by poet Rajinderpal Pal whose amiable and accessible delivery evoked impressions of such realism that the audience was compelled to cling to his every word. He was able to elicit in many listeners ancestral memories of the India we’ve never seen.” — Ray Deonandan
Video Poems
Rajinderpal is a strong believer in arts collaboration.
In Calgary, he was part of an innovative collective of poets, musicians, artists, and videographers who performed under the name the Tar Disaster Project. In 2019, as Rajinderpal was rediscovering his creative career, he collaborated with videographer Abir Abigail Khir on videos for several of his poems.
One of his future plans is to develop a show based on his poems incorporating music, film and a live reading that could be performed at literary and arts festivals. He views these collaboration projects as a way to connect with audiences who may not attend more traditional poetry events.
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Bring Words to Life: Book an Engaging Speaker
Poet, Author, and Storyteller – Ready to Inspire Your Audience
Looking for a speaker who can captivate, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations? With over thirty years of corporate experience, team leadership, and executive level conversations, plus scores of public readings, Pal has a unique perspective. Whether for literary events, book clubs, classrooms, or writers’ groups, Rajinderpal S. Pal brings a unique blend of storytelling, poetry, and insight into the creative process. Having been featured in interviews and poetry readings, he knows how to engage an audience, share the deeper meaning behind his work, and encourage discussion that lingers long after the event.
Invite Rajinderpal S. Pal to speak at your next event! Reach out today to discuss availability and tailor a session for your audience.
