Poetry
26
Jan
2012
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Poetry
I Am Nobody's Nigger - by Dean Atta - http://www.twitter.com/DeanAtta Rappers when you use the word "nigger" remember that's one of the last words Stephen Lawrence heard, so don't tell me it's a reclaimed word. I am nobody's nigger So please, let my ancestors rest in peace Not turn in their graves…
19
Aug
2011
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Poetry
Ladies and gents, hope your all blessed. This is a noteworthy and potent spoken word track entitled R.I.P [A Call to Arms for those to drop their arms and embrace peace] by the upcoming British poet Suli Breaks with equally captivating visuals by Global Faction.
20
Jan
2011
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Poetry
Geri Allen is an internationally known composer and pianist. Since 1982, she has recorded, performed or collaborated with artists as diverse as Ravi Coltrane, Dianne Reeves, Liz Wright, and Simone, in a celebration of the life and music of Nina Simone, Donald Walden, Farah Jasmine Griffin, Bill Cosby [src: geriallen.com]…
08
Sep
2010
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Poetry
We haven't done some visual poetry in a while, this was a sound introduction, you see Ooo! Chaleboy is a an aspiring UK based poet, features on UrbanEnt foray into bringing some quality poetry acts on the UK scene. The brother discusses his religious beliefs and the relevance of this…
21
Jun
2010
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Poetry
Yes it has been a while sisters and brothers, but all grateful and thankful we are here once again. Right, lets resume proceedings with some smooth soul by the Chicago music duo Innosphere [Kenny Keys & Nina Rae] think Kindred Family, Coffee Brown maybe, props alert thanks to Chaka Wallace…
11
Jun
2010
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Poetry
We go back and reflect to this potent spoken word video piece about "The Male Ego". The second piece in Urbintel's series of live "poetical explorations". This features Akil Dasan, Buddha Luv, Jonv, Anthony Morales and Jamaal St. John. Have a butcher's and let it be known.
07
Jun
2010
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Poetry
This is one of the many parables or wisdom from the book "Reflections" by author and teacher Idries Shah entitled "Attention and Regard". "Attention and Regard" It is possible to have great affection and regard for individuals and groups without in any way reducing one's awareness of their currently poor…
04
Jun
2010
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Poetry
You can always count on our oceanian neighbours to bring to the table something fresh and tasty, think Fat Freddy Drop or Sola Rosa; the brother Chasm & sister Vida Sunshyne are no exception. Chasm [producer] & Vida Sunshyne [vocalist, emcee] are a duo of talent, I discovered a sister…
01
Jun
2010
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Poetry
A little something to stare and admire from the brother and founder of Bash Art Gallery bringing to the world some fine contemporary hausa [a tribe hugely present in the West African region] paintings. This was a pick that reminiscenced, one of the nigerian brother Bash's art works, so clean,…
21
May
2010
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Poetry
Whatchu know about this huh? [laughing out loud].. One of the finest singers to emanate from the African continent and in world music, the soul singer and activist, Beninoise native Angelique Kidjo. This music track "Batonga" [original] from the 1991 release "Logozo" set her onto the path of greatness I…
20
May
2010
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Poetry
A poem entitled "Alone" by the infamous poet, educator and activist Dr. Maya Angelou. Ladies and gentlemen, have a butcher's at this fine poem and let it be known. Lying, thinking Last night How to find my soul a home Where water is not thirsty And bread loaf is not…
