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Wednesday, December 27, 2006 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Atlanta, GA NEW! Black on Black Rhyme Spoken Word performance and workshop in Atlanta, GA.
Black on Black Rhyme- Atlanta
Hosted by Paul D
Friday, January 19, 2006
Show Starts @ 8pm
Rockdale County High School
Conyers, GA
1174 Bulldog Cir Ne, Conyers, GA (Mapquest for Directions)
Tickets: Pre-sold $5, $10 @ the door
20 Minutes From Downtown ATL
Not far from Stonecrest Mall
Featuring:
Poets from Black on Black Rhyme (The World's Biggest Poetry Troupe!)
With Special Invited guests:
Georgia ME (Tony Award Winner)
Abyss from HBO's Def Poetry Jam
Queen Sheba as seen on BET's 106th and Park
Naima Jamaal from Baltimore, Maryland
20 Minutes From Downtown ATL
Not far from Stonecrest Mall
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ASSEMBLY- Thursday, January 18, 2007 & Friday January 19, 2007
This particular assembly will be given by three reputable,
award-winning Spoken Word artists. The poets will present original
work that is both inspirational and appropriate for school-aged
children. The performances will be dealing with issues from physical
abuse, AIDS awareness, race relations, self-education, etc... Each
poet will perform three to four pieces lasting approximately four
minutes per poem. The poets will also briefly discuss some of the
poetry, shedding light on their intent, as well as take any questions
from the audience.
WORKSHOP - Thursday, January 18, 2007 & Friday January 19, 2007
The workshops will consist of poetry activities, discussions, question
and answer sessions, and a brief discussion about the establishment of
the Rockdale County High Slam Team.
Writing Activity:
Students will come up with their own poetry phrases using the grammar
combination, "possessive pronoun, abstract noun, (is a) gerund,
concrete noun".
Ex: Your love is a walking cloud. The students then share their
phrases with the class and give their peers the opportunity to
interpret their lines. This activity takes the technical side of
language arts and shows the students how intriguing and imaginative
writing can me.
Discussion:
The Importance of Writing As A Means of Self-Expression
Students will discuss how journals, raps, etc... give them an outlet
to be themselves. Poets will then give personal testimonies on how
writing has allowed them to face their own fears, gain confidence, and
even travel the world to share their messages with others that are
afraid to speak up or change their situation.
Discussion:
How to Make It As An Independent Artist
Poets will tell the whole process of creating their work, recording,
distribution, marketing and promoting, booking, etc... Poets will
stress the importance of owning and profiting off of your own material
and not simply waiting for the day to be "discovered".
For more information, email pauld@blackonblackrhyme.com or call 850.212.9800
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