Celebrating a new generation of underground poets, in this amazing dual-language book and CD release. Representing the heart of an innovative, contemporary, urban, creative form and foreum, this spoken word urban poetry fusion contains four distinct chapters, each addressing the issues of urban life, loves, and the spirit in human nature. My Poems Featured are NYC and The Death and The Living.
God wrapped in Feminie vocabs of spiritual essence.
Recently, the entertainment world has been blessed with a cadre of well-meaning performance artists that deliver thought provoking, substantive additives full of music and poetry. These artists who are giving birth to a poetic movement are often referred to as the underground poetry scene. First with the Last Poets, Sonia Sanchez, Saul Williams, Jessica Care Moore and now those featured on Def Poetry (HBO); they give us the much-needed respite from mainstream entertainment.
That leaves the question: What's next? Can the industry continue its momentum or can we use an evolution?
The answer to that question is an inarguable "yes" we need evolution.
Enter poetess, songwriter, novelist Kasema Kalifah (pronounced Kah-see-mah Kah-leaf-ah). Described as a raw visualist, sensual, organic, influencing funk house, Kasema has been known to leave you in tears, hot, and even on fire. Kasema Kalifah speaks from the heart.
Calling up Memories
Kasema Kalifah has firm roots in the center of the poetry Mecca, New York City. Growing up in Brooklyn, NY, Kasema started performing at the age of 6 as a dancer with the Dance Theater of Harlem. She later extended her talents to acting and was privileged to work on and Off-Broadway with theatre greats such as George C. Wolfe. She later appeared at Nuyorican Poets Café, on various TV and commercial spots, and produced her own off-Broadway play entitled Brothers in 1997. Most recently Kasema can be heard on the Echoes Project by Les Nubians, and was featured on the albums of Grammy nominated Common, and Talib Kweli. Kasema has been blessed to work with Erykah Badu, India.Arie, Floetry and Mary J. Blige to name a few.
With her own performance efforts, she brings forth creative poetry with sensual metaphoric rhythms. Some call her mother emotion because every piece she writes is full of ground shaking emotions. Some even call her the truth. No matter what, the world needs a change and Kasema Kalifah is the one to bring it on.
She's no gimmick!
Full of Freedom, Kasema Kalifah contributes a distinctively refreshing sound.
"Kasema Kalifah projects her native NYC in a novel, almost reluctant but image-filled manner. Hers is a highpoint amongst high points as she eats watermelon on her porch contemplating what she can do to live where it is hip to live, in New York City."
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"Chapter One: Nubian Voyagers topics and influences continue to express diversity and creativity. Another highlight is the live version of Demain that rocks so much better live using hip-hop, gospel and jazz grooves. Not to mention, Kasema Kalifahs hypnotic eccentric electro-funk bass on NYC."
-Reviewed by Giant Step contributor Sandi Soler (SandiSoler) November 2005
greetings, all my best wish for 2009. Make the peace all around you, see my new release with artist from quebec and france like Silvanus, Bobby dreadd , Rushy , Presto , Mc gully and many more
Just came by to say hello. I miss my friend so much. I am still recovering from the storm, but my life is getting back to normal. I hope you are doing well and life is treating you well. You are missed and you are loved...
No need to look back The past is gone forever A new year to acknowledge That things must get better Work is here to stay Was here at the beginning of time Master a craft my friend As poetry will forever remain mine Unity is in sight Resist it not with selfish ego Humanity is no stranger to one power We all are children to live & grow Love is the key To unlock the door to peace Stay locked out if you will One thing will be fulfilled with or without you; The Prophecy
May I take your order I have plenty of food for thought Would you like my specialty love I also have peace that’s good for the heart
At the top of my menu today & everyday There is the one & only Most High The creator of all this spiritual food A taste would take your mind beyond the sky
I have everything you desire Simply ask and you shall receive Positive vibrations flow in this soul food “How may I help you” is my life long policy
Now that you have placed your order Eternal happiness will be yours to keep This food for thought will replenish a weary soul From all your sins you have finally been SET FREE !!!
a written passion that I hope lift your spirits even higher. 1love until……………
THE ECLECTIC RIDE RELAUNCH w/ BILAL LIVE & DJ BEVERLY BOND www. eclecticride. com
FORREST RENAISSANCE and PARTY REBEL PRESENT
THE RE-LAUNCH of THE ECLECTIC RIDE hosted by Forrest Renaissance
TUESDAY, MAY 6th, 2008 11PM doors
featuring a live performance by BILAL and special guest DJ sets by DJ BEVERLY BOND & DJ REBORN
DROM- 85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th aves
this launch is a private event for working press and potential sponsors only 150 tickets sold (in advance online at www. eclecticride. com) so don't waste your time getting yours
send messages nyc@eclecticride.com for other inquiries
The Neo Soul Cafe, an established multi-media music and entertainment enterprise has announced the hosting of its 2nd annual “I Got Soul” Conference June 13 - 15 in Dallas, Texas. “Where Soul Meets the Biz” sets the tone to unite the culture and the masses over this three-day conference.
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