Featured Artists: Maritri and Ann Klein (more artists to be featured in the full length CD)
Influences
Curtis Mayfield, James Brown, Prince, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Ani DiFranco, James Balwdin, Audre Lorde, bell hooks, Ann Rice, Malcolm X...(the list is long, so stay tuned).
Senator Obama's speech on Father's Day continues to create a stir: “We know the statistics - that children who grow up without a father are five times more likely to live in poverty and commit crime; nine times more likely to drop out of schools and twenty times more likely to end up in prison. They are more likely to have behavioral problems, or run away from home, or become teenage parents themselves. And the foundations of our community are weaker because of it.”
Was he dumping on the Black family, letting society off the hook? Add to that CNN's new series "Black In America" and you've got the makings for a rich and revealing conversation. GRITtv convened an extraordinary panel of Black men: Byron Hurt,Mo Beasley, Brian Jones, Michael Jones -- fathers, a grandfather and a teenage son. And the conversation ranges from slavery, to New Orleans and the responsibility of those who would lead the world's richest country. We end up with Nas at Fox TV.
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Mo Beasley performs "BOYS CAN'T CRY' and talks with Timberly Whitfield on THE HALLMARK CHANNEL
The website www.thelovestorm.com is temporarily re-directed here, the official MySpace Music page of MO BEASLEY.
MO BEASLEY is an award-winning performance poet, spoken word artist, published playwright, educator, and recording artist. He has performed with greats such as SONIA SANCHEZ, ABIODUN of THE LAST POETS, and many other world respected artists. He has featured at legendary stages and cultural arts institutions alike - from the Blue Note, Nuyorician Poets Cafe, Minton's Playhouse (the birthplace of BeBop), Aaron Davis Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, to the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture and the American Museum of Natural History, just to name a few venues.
In June 2007, Mo became a recording artist! Simply put, he describes his debut EP (Eye of the Storm) as "spoken word poetry with music."
In the classroom and in the lecture halls, Mo has over 20 years experience in sexuality, race, manhood, and arts advocacy work. He is co-author of the critically acclaimed play and book "No Good Nigga Bluez"
The world of media is not lost on Mo's talent and value. Just a glimpse of his press happenings reveal the relevancy of this artist-activist's work: BETJ's "My Two Cents;" The Hallmark Channel (New Morning with Timberly Whitfield); Fox 5 News; Air America Radio; NPR's "News and Notes," WNYE Radio; Hot 97's "Street Soldiers" with Lisa Evers; XM Radio (guesting on various shows including frequent visits to Chuck D's program "On The Real"); rolling out magazine (cover & featured profiles); and many more outlets. HIGHLIGHTS: In 2006, The Daily News selected Mo as one of "50 Unsung New York Heroes," referring to him as "the sage of enlightenment." Mo holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Theatre Arts from Howard University.
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Mo!!! how are you dear?? i gotta make it out to one of your shows. And you definately have to make it out to one of mine : ) How are you? how's everything??
What's up Mo Just hitting you up with some info bout my show Chat latah (Stand-up FridayZ) Featuring Poet True and Comic Nikki Carr!
TONIGHT TONIGHT TONIGHT!!!!!
(Stand-up FridayZ) Ah night of estrogen with seasoned Lyrict/Poet/SpokenwordSmith "True" & World touring, BET,VH1,Top 25 countdown Comical Genius "Nikki Carr" With mini Openmic Friday night @ LIME 673 Flatbush btw Winthrop & Hawthorne Q Train to Parkside @ 9:30-11ish+AfterParty Till 4 Tonight Entry&Food Iz Freeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!
i'm making my rounds on myspace, giving public praise to the "stars" of friday night's big bash success. and you said it right at joe's pub for my 15th anniversary celebration - you are inedeed "my baby!" of all the clients we represent here at AKILA WORKSONGS, you have the distinction of being the only one who receives full service artist management. now that's partly because you are so (positively) demanding that there's no room for anyone else to get as much management attention (LOL!), but it's mostly because your well-rounded brilliance requires such dedication.
you are a SUPERSTAR and it is an honor to be in your corner! it's our pleasure to share the good news of who you are and what you do. we have big plans for you. these first 3 years are just the beginning. we believe your work deserves our best. as we grow, you benefit. and we are focused on growth and development just do that we can better service clients like you! in doing that, we help transform the world!
THANK YOU for reminding us that after 15 years of service, it's still okay not to be "normal." your poetic addition to maritri's song is CLASSIC!! i'm so glad that such a mixture of folks got to here it friday! and on the same day, a FULL PAGE FEEATURE in the New York Daily News!! yeah, this 3 year stint is just the beginning. for someone who had NO INTENT WHATSOEVER in managing a poet, you sure have me totally invested! accessing platforms for you to do what you do is part of my calling!
equally important, thanks for being such a dear friend. you have become a confidant, a coach, a big brother, a true friend. for that, i love you dearly...on and off the stage.
