Def Poetry

Backed by Matt Aveiro's tribal rhythm, its almost reminiscent of a Def Poetry special, that is until the Jonnie Russell's guitar chimes in. Willett attacks with, “Whistle blowers gotta get outta school. They don't want poets. ...

She was a featured Poet on HBO's Def Poetry Jam. She's done some guest features, and most recently provided commentary on VH1's Black to the Future. (By the way...if you haven't seen that, find it now!) Seeing her on VH1 prompted me to find out more ...

A warm and friendly atmosphere that will make first-time poets feel right at home. E the Poet Emcee hosts a dialogue infused open mic that has been described as "... think Def Poetry Jam meets Inside Actor's Studio!" Talent show for local student poets ...

Ideas are generated, the creative juices begin to flow, and poetry is given new life. But the promoters describe the experience best as: "Its poetry ... its interactive ... think Def Poetry Jam meets Inside Actor's Studio!" The Art of Conversation is ...

Hammad's poetry has been clearly influenced by hip hop and she was discovered by record label entrepreneur Russell Simmons when he read her reaction to the 9/11 attacks. Simmons signed her to a deal with HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. I have seen Hammad perform ...

She was a co-writer and original cast member in the Tony-award winning Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam on Broadway. An Amherst College Aaron Copeland Fellow, she stars in the movie Salt of the Sea. She is the author of Born Palestinian, ...