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).
BUY MY NEW BOOK!! I am one of 24 loving fathers and/or sons who have contributed to the new anthology "BE A FATHER TO YOUR CHILD: Real Talk from Black Men on Family, Love, and Fatherhood" Edited by my manager, publicist, and friend April R. Silver. I am very proud and honored to be a part of this groundbreaking collection of essays, interviews, stories, and poems about fatherhood AND Hip Hop. All the men in this anthology grew up during the Golden Era of Hip Hop, the 80's. We share our experiences as fathers, sons, husbands, "co-parents", and grandparents (that's me and Kevin Williams); and how the culture of Hip Hop has helped to shape the men we've become. Please purchase a copy of the book today at book sellers everywhere or the paypal button below. (Get a signed copy by yours truly if you purchase via the paypal button) 100% of all our royalties from retails sales goes to the 21st Century Foundation's Black Men and Boys National Initiative (http://www.21cf.org). Learn all about Be A Father To Your Child at http://www.beafathertoyourchild.com. As we continue to grow as men, fathers, and human beings this book represents our commitment to being, "the change in the world we want to see." Your constant support guarantees our collective future will be brighter than our past. Thank you dearly! Mo Beasley Performing Poet • Author/Playwright • Educator 646.322.7121 mobeasley@mac.com http://www.mobeasley.com
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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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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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Here's to you and the 23 other Mighty Men of Valor...
I'm thanking you on behalf of my husband - this man has been carrying this book around with him like Suri Cruise and her blankie! :)
Everytime I ask, how is it? He responds "It's deep" - yep that's it... As you know Moonie, he is not a man of many words anyway, but to get him to carry a book back and forth to work w/him - never mind sit and read it, is a milestone in itself.
So thanks to all the brothers for sharing their stories (discomfort, pain, courage and strength). From the words of Dr. I.V. Hilliard, "We are to function according to purpose and our creative purpose is to be a Blessing outside of ourselves..."
Mo....you've been on my mind heavy cuz i say Tyler Perrys "The Family that Preys" and you remind me soo much of the actor in it. Sanna's husband im not sure of his name...anywho...lol whats up?? Come check out my new song. Barack Obama Tribute : )
MOOOOOOO It wassss Banannas!! My Partner and his wife were loving it!! And they ran home afterwards!! Ummmmmm i told them if they Concieve They Shall name him Miguelito or Molito!! LOL!!
i'm still sending prayers to your cousin and family. thank u again for inviting me to read alongside u at homage. ur students are great!!! hopefully we'll speak soon. in the meantime, much success with all that ur doing.
E-regular FLOW hosted by Mah'B is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month featuring Rebelstarr (www. myspace. com/rebelstarr) & Charan P. on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th @ La Pregunta Art Cafe (1528 Amsterdam Avenue) at 7pm. Admission is $5. (Take 1 train to 137th St.)
w/ the MAIN EVENT @ Hacienda Bar & Lounge (40 C b/t 3rd and 4th St.). In case you miss out at La Pregunta, Rebelstarr & Charan P will be performing again @ Hacienda. We will be having special guests from The Source Magazine and CheckMate Ent. Monday, September 29th. Expect giveaways.
