CHI TOWN CITY LIFE VIDEO!!!
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TASLEEM IN THE CHI!
With a spirit and voice of Nina Simone and The Last Poets, the style and grace of Sade and Ella Fitzgerald and the flow of MC Lyte and Lauryn Hill the world is introduced to a rare beautiful soul.
Spoken word artist, emcee, writer, vocalist, musician (piano and guitar), fashion designer, actress, radio host and producer, activist, mother, this is just a brief description of multidimensional powerful sister: Tasleem Jamila Firdausee.
Her shy demeanor fools audiences with her big bright smile, as a powerful voice emanates from her soul she captivates the hearts of her audience. She draws from her experiences growing up on the south side of Chicago, her faith and travels. She is an alumnus of Columbia College in Chicago where she studied Theater and Fashion Design. Jamila is one of the most creative and innovative revolutionary artist of her time, fusing Hip-Hop, Soul, jazz and a little blues influence gives her that universal appeal. Her audience is frozen when she is on stage as they internalize and hold on to her every word.
Jamila has been featured and or shared the stage with legendary artists, such as “The Last Poets,” Lupe Fiasco, Ali Shaheed Muhammad, Jurassic Five, Jessica Care Moore, Malik Yusef, Kindred and the Family Soul, Rock Steady Crew, Illysha Shabazz (Malcolm X’s daughter) and many more. Also she was in the legendary poetry movie “Love Jones” and a featured poet on the upcoming Documentary about the late great Oscar Brown Jr, just to name a few.
She gives of her talent and time in the community teaching Hip-Hop and Spoken Word workshops to children and volunteering as a mentor for disadvantaged youth. She has been featured on several radio and television stations in Chicago, London, New York, New Jersey and Portland. Her poetry performance DVD “My Soul Speaks” was released in 2006. Jamila is also the host of a weekly radio show on WCEV 1450 AM/www.radioislam.com, which is a platform that showcases artistic expression through poetry, hip-hop, history, and edutainment. She has interviewed greats like Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, Professor Griff, Immortal Technique, DJ Tony Tone, Sam Greenlee, Sister Ava Muhammad and even Michelle Obama (Barack Obama’s wife) just to name a few. Tasleem released her debut CD self titled “Tasleem” March 2008, which features The Last Poets, Amir Sulaiman, Khari Lemuel and Jazz pianist Reginald Robinson. Also launched March 2008 “House of Firdausee” clothing line. It is definitely receiving rave reviews all over the spoken word/hip-hop and fashion industries. The movement has just begun……
To book for performances, workshops or lectures:
www.tasleemjamila.com
www.myspace.com/mysoulspeaks2
writersfreedom@gmail.com or 773.641.1649
HOPE ALL IS WELL WITH YOU. I WANTED TO KNOW IF THERE WAS A WAY FOR ME TO ORDER A AUTOGRAPHED CODY OF YOUR CD FOR THIERRY BAPTISTE! I AM ALSO INTERRESTED IN THE DVD.
AS A ARTIST, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT EACH OTHERS CRAFTS ;)
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PEACE QUEEN!!! LET'Z COLAB ON THAT SONG SOON! HERE ARE SOME SHOWS COMING UP THAT WE NEED YO SUPPORT ON!!! YOU ARE INVITED!!! WE THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT!!! PEACE & PROGRESS!!!
Respect, How did your show at the African Fest go? I really wish I could have rocked with you. Thanks for extending the invitation. I still want to collab. We can really build on a lot. Music and the media tip. Get at me. Peace, Love, and Blessings, Drei the Sensei Of Soul
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Asa Beautiful. Finally gettin a chance to hear some of your work...me like. :) keep in touch, and I pray your havin a full Ramadan. May ALlah reward u sis.
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