The Ancients, Love, Life, Truth, every creator/creatress of the art of expression I've read, met, dreamt about, will meet, will read, who will and have laughed with me through this Life journey. " WHO IS REALLY DOWN!?"
If you want your soul cleansed through rhythm, soulful word play, a pretty smile, and a few references to Yoga: then, Kimbi the Goddess is your spoken-word remedy. Born n bred in Greenville, S.C. and Butter'd n jellied in New York. Kimbi Yates, yogini, massage therapist extraodinaire aka Kimbi the Goddess has grown to be one of down south’s most prolific performers. Fusing a blend of Hip-Hop, Soul, and Poetry, this talented one-woman act delivers a unique rhythmic message in which each new listener finds common ground. Kimbi the Goddess has been writing poetry (or as she say, emptying her thoughts) and songwriting since childhood and has become a prominent force on a multi-regional poetry scene. Kimbi the Goddess has created a buzz that is echoed in the following achievements: Member of the 2008 Upstate S.C. Slam Poetry Team, Hosted several Witsend Poetry Open Mic Sessions at Coffee Underground (Greenville, S.C.)- 2008, Winner of 3 Witsend Poetry Slam Competitions- May-July 2008, Spartanburg Poetry Slam winner- July 2008, Performed in the 2008 Southern Fried Poetry Competition in Tallahassee, FL- June 2008, Performed in the 2008 National Poetry Slam Competition in Madison, WI- August 2008, Carolina Grand Slam Champion, Greenville, S.C Oct 2008, and March 2009 Queen Slam Champ, in SC and she is just getting started!!!
For booking and more information contact:
kimbithegoddess@hotmail.com.
Video: Kimbi the Goddess at Soul Therapy in Columbia S.C. (Group piece with Johnny C. Weaver) 09/11/08.
word...I am looking forward to it. I haven't forgotten about ya'll. I am just finishing up a project, and soon as I am done, I will be hollering at the two of you. I am just nervous though for the next poet to get on stage after ya'll set it on fire like that!!! talk to you soon!
just comin through to show ya page some luv! hope ya 4th of july weekend was great!! when you get a chance come through my page and check out my new single called "My Life".
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Peace fam..I want to take a minute to invite you to SoulSpeak THIS THURSDAY!!
SoulSpeak I in the ATL June 25th, 2009 at the Foreign Exchange Cafe...sponsored by Black on Black Rhyme Poetry Group, Harmony in Life, Soul Kitchen and the International Soul Music Summit..The show features songstress VON with performances by Terrance Darnell, Chiedza, Malik Salaam, and others..
This event is by and for lovers of musicians, poets and artists who speak from their spirit..
Look forward to seeing you there! Peace and Power, TD