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

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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

Humanity in harmony

source: Glendale News Press

 CA - Veronica Rocha Poets Gabriela Garcia Medina, Cory Cofer and Kat mcgill performed spoken-word poetry for students. The four are veterans of hbo's “Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry.” Their poems offered words of encouragement and described personal struggles with ...

Published Wed, May 6

Community Calendar May 2 - 22, 2009

source: The Broward Times

 FL - Kaila Heard, Kaila Heard Yes, according to Will Da Real One, the South Florida poet of “HBO's Def Poetry Jam'' fame. Will is tossing out great spoken word performances with his fourth project, Deeper Than Rhyme at the Literary Cafe, 933 NE 125th St., in North Miami. ...

Published Fri, May 1

'Weeds' Creator, 'Tara' Producer, and the Hebrew Mamita Take on ...

source: Beliefnet.com

 NY Vanessa's hip-hop spoken word performances have been featured on Russell Simmons' Def Poetry Jam, and she's also the director of "Monologues," an evening of solo performances exploring Jewish identity through anecdotes, stand-up comedy, hip-hop, ...

Published Tue, Apr 28

Hip-hop spoken word artist looks for his change

source: Dayton Daily News

 OH - Christa Butts Kelly has developed a method of writing and delivery, but says he finds inspiration in artists such as Black Ice, Lemon, Shihan and Saul Williams from Def Poetry Jam. “I love their style of poetry. They get real deep with their words,” Kelly says. ...

Published Thu, Apr 23

Carey film wins at Sacramento International Film Festival

source: Sonoma Valley Sun

 CA who worked closely with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Carey also acted as executive producer for the soundtrack, which features talented young rap musicians, including spoken word artist Sharrif Simmons, who appears on HBO’s Def Poetry. ...

Published Fri, Apr 10

Phillyist Playlist: Les Claypool and Saul Williams at Electric Factory

source: Phillyist

 PA This guy breaks any and all creative boundaries with his poetry and music. Many of you may know Williams as a spoken-word poet, as he made frequent appearances on hbo's Def Poetry Jam and always brought the house down. He soon began melding his words ...

Published Fri, Mar 27