Def Poetry

VH1 Pays Homage to 25 Years of Def Jam Records in Its Sixth Year ...

source: UrbanMecca

 FL Russell Simmons, LA Reid and Jay Z. The Def Jam brand didn't just innovate in music, it also launched a breakthrough comedy show (Def Comedy Jam), a dynamic spoken-word showcase (Def Poetry Jam), and set trends in fashion, film and advertising. ...

Published Mon, Jun 8

Shihan ( This type love ) - Def Poetry Jam

source: clip.vn

Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry Jam hosted by Mos Def. More great spoken word at http://www.youtube.com/profile_videos?user=ezeg clip.vn

Published Sun, Jun 7

Choreographer and poet win Charlotte Street award

source: Kansas City Star

 MO “Every now and then there might be one or two students who are naturally inclined to write poetry, but most often students shy away from it. But slam poetry reaches young people in a way that traditional poetry doesn't, so I use clips from 'Def Poetry ...

Published Sat, Jun 6

Poetry project: Front Royal latches onto idea of decorating rest rooms

source: Northern Virginia Daily

 VA Nationally, poetry seems to be seeing renewed interest. HBO has Russell Simmons' "Def Poetry Jam" and "Brave New Voices," aimed at getting teens interested in writing. "Teens are just so amazing. Their emotions are just at the surface and poetry gives ...

Published Sat, Jun 6

VH1 Pays Homage to 25 Years of Def Jam Records in Its Sixth Year ... - PR Newswire

source: sev.prnewswire.com

The Def Jam brand didn't just innovate in music, it also launched a breakthrough comedy show (Def Comedy Jam), a dynamic spoken-word showcase (Def Poetry Jam), and set trends in fashion, film and advertising. Def Jam led a cultural movement that ...

Published Thu, Jun 4

Black Light Poetry heads to bigger digs

source: Fresno Bee

 CA Poetri - a Tony Award winner and frequent guest on HBO's "Def Poetry Jam" - hosts a poetry/comedy regular event called "Spoken Funk" in LA and is bringing a handful of his artists to Fresno. Scheduled to perform are poets Steve Connell and Sekou, ...

Published Thu, May 28

Madison Poetry Slam Finals

source: Isthmus

 WI The night will be hosted by nationally-recognized slam poet Dan Vaughn, a regular member of the Milwaukee national slam team and Def Poetry Jam performer. Last year's National Poetry Slam, held for the first time in Madison, proved that the city as a ...

Published Fri, May 15

Madison Poetry Slam Finals

source: Isthmus Daily Page

 WI The night will be hosted by nationally-recognized slam poet Dan Vaughn, a regular member of the Milwaukee national slam team and Def Poetry Jam performer. Last year's National Poetry Slam, held for the first time in Madison, proved that the city as a ...

Published Wed, May 13