Bestselling author Kwame Alexander talks about his love of music and words, and performs a poem by Nikki Giovanni with a little help from Louis Cato and The Late Show Band. His new book, "How Sweet The Sound: A Soundtrack For America," is available now. #Colbert #KwameAlexander #HowSweetTheSound #Poetry #Books #NikkiGiovanni #Authors #StephenColbert #TheLateShow #EdSullivanTheater Air Date: Jan 13, 2025