This is poem by South African sister poet and author Napo Masheane who wrote “Caves Speak in Metaphors” a book of celebration, concern, prophesy, social comment and self discovery. Here is an inspiring poetry piece by a sister to the ladies, I believe and the brother’s can read, take pointers and appreciate these nice words. Have a [...]
February 20, 2010
Right about now, we pause on the music international for a second to feature in a couple of seconds an interview [2 short parts] by a brother Beyonder [ UK multimedia artist, educator & presenter] with guest, I came across a brother months ago, recently and honestly saw him at Ctrl.Alt.Shift United Underground show, but [...]
February 9, 2010
A brother's name is Ian Kamau, or simply Kamau, considers himself an artist and believes that his ability to create and communicate is closely connected to his purpose in life although unsure of exactly how.
February 8, 2010
They say too much of everything is bad for you, this can be linked to a character trait, character assassination or character confidante by others either way having some form of “Pride” is important no? The title of a brother poet’s Taalam Acey spoken word piece at the University of Washington, started as a thought initiation [...]
January 25, 2010
Yes I know… late on this, a brother Jay Electronica, first heard of the emcee and producer on the Gilles Peterson show two years ago and the aftermath, mind shut.. on Jay for awhile… Huh? Recently, slicing and dicing the putmeonit blog, saw the snippet video for Jay Electronica’s “Exhibit A” prior, I was murking [London [...]
January 24, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers with our brothers and sisters in Haiti may they overcome and be stronger for a better future. Don’t forget our brother & sisters worldwide, for whom on a daily it is a struggle to survive whether/be it lack of amenities, tribal and civil wars aftermath, occupation, lack of human rights, oppressed etc, [...]
January 19, 2010
This is a poem written by Norway based and Cameroonian poet Stephen Neba-Fuh, a political, social critic and human rights activist. Here is a brother’s take on Haiti, Have a butchers and let it be known. For more on Haiti [films, music, poetry] Horror In Haiti We weep with thee from far away. Cursing nature’s fury on a people [...]
January 14, 2010
This is a fitting tribute by poet GmanSpeaks [featured earlier in the year] with regards to the unfortunate & major incident in Haiti, a call to RISE in this time and other catastrophic events, this poem is part of his #30in30 effort. Have a butchers and let it be known. now is the time, to be [...]
January 10, 2010
A day to reflect in the first week of 2010 done and thankful made thus far. In parts, some fail to acknowledge the holy scriptures or sacred texts which in parts is understandable but writing these off totally maybe an error of judgment as there is a wealth of wisdom to assemble and learn from, People! [...]
January 3, 2010
Week near its end and a hat rick into the early days of 2010, splendid.. On chilling and reflecting, how about some softly spoken word with smooth light production on play by Zayna Daze, a UK based sister (musician/spoken word artist) oozing authenticity on the “Cloudy Daze – Mixtape Vol. 1” [free download] and onthebuzz couldn’t [...]
October 17, 2009
“The letter mother would have written.” is a beautiful poem by a sister Warsan Shire a young poet like Shannon Matesky, D’bi Young on the up from London. Food for thought for the close day an experience into a mother’s world and plight, kick back and take in for a while and let it be known. The letter mother [...]
October 17, 2009
On the poetry/food for thought trail onthebuzz presents this piece obviously from Def Poetry {a favourite, :)}, Shannon Matesky is the aspiring sister poet in question waxing lyrical about “My Space“, the sense of technology dependence, ever expanding loss of “real contact” and government. Got to give props to Def Poetry of sorts in bringing young spoken word [...]
September 30, 2009
Came across this piece of inspirational and well given and received speech by 10 year old Jonathan E. Mccoy’s on the usage of the “N” word in the world today. Young brother Jonathan E. Mccoy’s words in speech are on point, the way he carries this message with confidence and ease at this tender age will [...]
July 30, 2009
A little break from the mixtape lark and some food for thought and poetry by the reknown poet Liza Garza Tonight tonight i am preparing for death i am conscious that i am taking my last breath so i can love him for the first time so i can plead for forgiveness my last cry tonight i am preparing for my [...]
June 16, 2009
Jonzi D is a pioneer and at the frontier in the consistent growth and development of UK hip hop in and around the world through his music, hip hop theatre and education on British hip hop culture ever since it’s emergence in the 80s. As a multi-talented individual his skills extends to poetry, as a renown [...]
February 24, 2010