So lately I have been listening to slam poets. Well three in particular. I didn't even think about posting them until I read Garrett's blog and thought, "oh yeah i should do that too...". So the three that I am super into at the moment are Jared Paul, Saul Williams and Anis Mojgani. All three of them have been slam poet superstars at some point in their career. Anis Mojgani being the most recent Slam Poet Champion of 2007.
Jared Paul is a stud. He is quite a bit harsher than the other and rightfully so. His poems are more politically driven and he is very well educated on the matter. He lives in Road Island, conserves water like it is his job and is a social worker and journalist. If you are offended by swear words, not that he uses a ton, or anti-american feelings don't listen to him. He is coming to the PAC in Bellingham on the 24th of April.
Saul Williams delivers his lyrics like no one i have ever seen. He has the ability to speak incredibly fast and still enunciate all his words very very clearly. He got his B.A. in philosophy at Morehouse College, then his masters in acting at NYU, but got into the cafe poet scene soon after. For those of you who were fortunate to see him in concert in Bellingham, I am jealous.
Anis Mojgani's "Revolutionary Chick" got me interested in spoken work at the beginning. While driving down to Smith Rock with BJ going across that flat land before you arrive at Smith Rocks. I woke up from a nap to this northern accent rolling over the seats to my ears. His delivery is passionate, his verses are honest and gripping. He lives in Portland, and if you are going to listen to any of these poets first, listen to Anis.
I'm bad at doing all the links, but go to Youtube and you can find them all.
Anis Mojgani's "Revolutionary Chick" got me interested in spoken work at the beginning. While driving down to Smith Rock with BJ going across that flat land before you arrive at Smith Rocks. I woke up from a nap to this northern accent rolling over the seats to my ears. His delivery is passionate, his verses are honest and gripping. He lives in Portland, and if you are going to listen to any of these poets first, listen to Anis.
I'm bad at doing all the links, but go to Youtube and you can find them all.
5 comments:
i dig saul williams.
when i heard Saul Williams at Western he said "i write to fill the void between what i am hearing, and what i want to hear." and while that seems very simple, and perhaps even obvious, i think it's a profound look at writing, and how all of our minds use our art to put something out there that we feel is unexpressed. even necessary. in short, i dig him too. he's simple, profound, and a bit cut throat.
i'm excited to hear more from the others;)
Hunter, more of a hip-hip guy, but check out Sage Francis. He's sick and has more of a poetry style delivery to beats. Some songs, "inherited scars," "crack pipes," "Got up this morning," and some of his freestyles...
I love Slam too! All three of the men you mentioned have been in Bellingham over the past four years. I feel like I'm floating when I'm done hearing them. You should check out Buddy Wakefield, he's also a power house. I've really enjoyed reading your blog. Ihope we can talk soon:)
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