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My Words by Sha Cage

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Released: Jan 1, 2005

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My Words by Sha Cage
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Genre: A'cappella / Hip Hop / Other
Location MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, US
Profile Views: 41894
Last Login: 3/20/2010
Member Since 3/3/2006
Website myspace.com/mnspokenwordassociation
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Bio
........ ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.... ...... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.... .. .... ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.... ........ .. Welcome to the ..MN Spoken Word Association.., a spoken word organization created to foster and support the spoken word community in Minnesota. The ..MN Spoken Word Association (MNSWA).., co-founded by e.g. bailey, Shá Cage and Leah Nelson, and spearheaded by many of the leading spoken word artists in Minnesota, came together to develop the first ever spoken word conference, ..Singers of Daybreak.., a two day dialogue on the art, craft, history and significance of the spoken word movement... .. The vision of the MN Spoken Word Association, is to inform and help to develop the art form of spoken word in Minnesota, and to bring the spoken word community into a stronger alliance (locally and nationally) while serving as a primary, innovative presenter and resource center, to enhance the understanding and spread the reach of the art form. The mission is to impact literacy, youth leadership, and social awareness through the urban arts. .. .. Through our endeavors, we hope to continue to develop the spoken word community and help evolve the art form, not only in Minnesota, but also in other parts of the country and the world. And will help to bring attention to this vital art form and community... .. The Minnesota Spoken Word Association is one of the premier spoken word organizations in the country. Founded by spoken word artists to serve as a resource and service organization for the spoken word community in MN, and beyond, it has worked to help build the spoken word community and to elevate the art form through its mission, programming, and education programs on the tradition. It has developed the Singers of Daybreak spoken word conference for 2 years; the ..Urban Griots.. radio show which fuses spoken word, hip hop and conscious music; along with numerous open mics, projects and collaborations. It has worked with or featured such artists as The Last Poets, Carl Hancock Rux, Jessica Care Moore, Miguel Algarin, J. Otis Powell!, Mike Ladd, Ursula Rucker, Truthmaze, i was born with 2 tongues, Bao Phi, Zell Miller III, Slug (Atmosphere), Desdamona, Talaam Acey, e.g. bailey, The Poet Tree, Toki Wright (The C.O.R.E.), Queen Sheba, Shá Cage, Slam MN, Edupoetic Enterbrainment, David Mura, Eyedea and Abilities, Sister Mimi, the National Poetry Slam and many more... .. Some of our current and past programs and projects include the Urban Griots radio show (KMOJ 89.9 Saturdays 10pm), the ..People's Open Mic ('02-'06).., the ..Say Word! Youth Slam League.., ..RYOT (Revolutionary Youth of Today).. youth entity and its ..G.O.T. Mic?.. youth open mic series, the ..Youth Liberation Poets (YLP).., ..def poetics.. Quest For the Voice youth slam series.. to take youth from Minnesota to the ..Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival.., The annual summer Spoken Word and Hip Hop Institute, Write On school residencies (8yrs). We also conduct workshops, travel, residencies, projects and collaborations... .. Performances, workshops, residencies:.. ..sha.mnswa@gmail.com.. | 612-288-9491.. .. Our office is a loft studio located in Northeast Minneapolis. We keep posted office hours Mon-Friday year around with limited time in office summers, September, and December which are dedicated to travel, outreach, and community projects. 1224 Quincy Street. Suite 140, Minneapolis, MN 55413 .. MNSWA Newsletter: ..newsletter@mnspokenword.org.... or mnswa.mail@gmail.com to Join our newsletter and stay connected with spoken word and hip hop events happening in the Twin Cities, the Midwest, and the spoken word community, national and international. It is one of the most respected spoken word + hip hop newsletters in the country... .. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.... ..VIDEOS FROM YOUTH SLAM LEAGUE BOUTS!.. Check out the amazing work by these young poets that participated in the 2006 Youth Slam League season. For more videos you can check out the Youth Slam League myspace page below. Or link to MNSWA's WORDtube channel. More videos to come. Thanks to Mandy P (of HSRA) for shooting the YSL videos. Big ups!.. .. ..HSRA student, YAYA, performs at a YSL bout..... ............ .. .. .. .. ...... .. ..++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.... .. ..MN SUR SEINE + MNSWA PRESENT UMAR BIN HASSAN + BROTHER ALI.... 19 October 2006. Fine Line Music Cafe. www.surseine.org for more info... ........ ........ .. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.. .. ..THE SHELTERING HOME CHRONICLES: CELEBRATING 87 YEARS OF CHILD SHELTERING IN NORTH MINNEAPOLIS.. - PHOTOS + POETRY. Created by residents, Wing Young Huie + MNSWA. Runs through November 10 at Homewood Studios. 2400 Plymouth Avenue, Minneapolis, MN. ........ .. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++.. .. ..MNSWA YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN 'PASSING THE MIC' SERIES.. in Madison, WI. Tish Jones, Pyro + Brittany Delaney represented Minnesota. Big up to Heiruspecs rocking the house on closing night. Kevin Coval, Mayda del Valle, Linton Kwesi, Dasha Kelly + so much more... ......
Members
Executive Director - ..e.g. bailey.... Artistic Director - ..Sha Cage .... Youth Programs Associate - Moira Pirsch .. Youth Liberation Poets Ensemble (Youth organizing board) .. We work with various Spoken Word artists in Minnesota, nationally and internationally. .. To join our artist database or learn about teaching/mentor opportunities email mnswa.mail@gmail.com
Influences
The Last Poets. Amiri Baraka. J. Otis Powell! June Jordan. Nikki Giovanni. Allen Ginsberg. Carl Hancock Rux. Ursula Rucker. Saul Williams. Sonia Sanchez. The Beats. Mark Smith. Bob Holman. Sekou Sundiata. Jessica Care Moore. Kalamu Ya Salaam. Ancestor Energy. David Mura. Alex Pate. Etheridge Knight. Carolyn Holbrook.
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See above.