e.g. bailey - Executive Producer, Engineer, Program Director + Host
Sha Cage - Executive Producer + Special Guest Host
Frank Sentwali - Host + Engineer
Tiyo Siyolo - Host + Engineer
Influences
Amiri Baraka. Gil Scott Heron. Nikki Giovanni. Sonia Sanchez. Miguel Algarin. Jessica Care Moore. Grandmaster Flash. Afrika Bambaataa. Kurtis Blow. Common. Mos Def. Talib Kweli. Atmosphere. Aesop Rock. Blackalicious. Lyrics Born. Roots Manuva. Bahamadia. Brother Ali. Daara J. Def Jef. Brand Nubian. The Coup. Guru. The Roots. Nas. Lauryn Hill. Burning Spear. Bob Marley. Alpha Blondy. Erykah Badu. Jill Scott. Damian Marley. Charles Mingus. Don Byron. Dr. Isreal. Lucky Dube. Me’shell Ndegéocello. Peter Tosh. Poets of Rhythm. Mutabaruka. And more.
The MN Spoken Word Association (MNSWA) presents the Urban Griots spoken word radio program on KMOJ Community Radio. The mission of the program is to help to uplift and educate the community through the art form of spoken word, hip hop and conscious music.
The show is Executive Produced by e.g. bailey + Sha Cage. It is hosted by Frank Sentwali, Tiyo Siyolo and e.g. bailey. It airs on Saturdays 10:00pm - Midnight, on KMOJ 89.9FM in Minneapolis, MN.
In the West African tradition, the Griot is the oral historian of the tribe, the keeper of the knowledge, and he recounts the story of the tribe through poetic and musical performances throughout the year, in order to preserve the legacy of the people. We view contemporary spoken word, hip hop and conscious music artists as the griots of our time. They are documenting, articulating and preserving the struggles and evolution, the pain and the beauty of the people, and teaching and uplifting the community in the process. This is what the best works in the conscious spoken word and hip hop movement does. The Urban Griots radio show strives to celebrate and spread that movement.
On the program we featuring many artists, including Amiri Baraka, Gil Scott Heron, Nikki Giovanni, Sonia Sanchez, Miguel Algarin, Jessica Care Moore, and more; the underground and conscious hip hop movement from the inception of hip hop to today, including such diverse artists as Grandmaster Flash, Afrika Bambaataa, Kurtis Blow, Common, Mos Def, Talib Kweli, Atmosphere, Aesop Rock, Blackalicious, Lyrics Born, Roots Manuva, Bahamadia, Brother Ali, Daara J, Def Jef, Brand Nubian, The Coup, Guru, The Roots, Nas, Lauryn Hill and more to numerous to list; reggae, neosoul and jazz artists from Burning Spear, Bob Marley, Alpha Blondy, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Damian Marley, Charles Mingus, Don Byron, Dr. Isreal, Lucky Dube, Me’shell Ndegéocello, Peter Tosh, Poets of Rhythm, Mutabaruka, and the list goes on. We also feature some of the most popular contemporary artists such as Kanye West, Jay Z, John Legend, Wyclef Jean, Black Eye Peas, Cee-Lo, Anthony Hamilton, and others, but only the works that are conscious and positive. This show is currently one of the most popular shows in the Twin Cities and is featured during a prime time radio spot from 10:00pm – midnight on a Saturday night, and has begun to effect positive change within the community, along with being emulated by other radio programming in the Twin Cities.
Poetry is essential to our daily existence, to our growth and education, to the evolution of our spirit. Poetry allows us an avenue of expression as to how we see the world, or to experience other ideas and perspectives that help us see the world in different, richer ways. Poetry can help us understand others, other cultures, and other communities. It can be healing for the author and the reader/listener. It is the goal of this program to present the rich collection of poetic voices from around the world.
The program is part of the emerging Spoken Word Conscious Movement™ radio format conceived by e.g. bailey, and developed since 2002 by e.g. bailey + Sha Cage.
Contact: info@mnspokenword.org | 612-288-9491
Send CDs and materials (press kit if possible) to:
Urban Griots
c/o MN Spoken Word Association
1416 Madison Street NE Suite 1
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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Mess Crew is back in the Battle of the Hip-Hop Bands! We had a somewhat disappointing turnout last time, but managed to convert some new fans and get a lot of love, so we’re coming back to give it another shot. And guess what? We need your support. Come out and cheer for us, ’cause we stand to win $3,000, and if we do, we’ll buy you all a drink! Be there by 8, and be warned: it’s 21+
Have a great week! Hope you can tune in to the show this Sunday! If you have any requests or comments please feel free to leave us a voice comment on our profile so we can play it on the air.
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So it's a capital 'T' that's been hanging you up? Don't worry, it's only paint. And paint is easy to remove. If I was your mother and you were my daughter, you would be sleeping already. I wear these pajamas only on weekends. And you think that's healthy? People don't listen to their body until it's too late. I am not dramatic, I am merely being practical.
Whats poppin' Urban Griots™? .....Stopped by to tell u that Hip-Hop Legend Nas threw down a sick show last week proving that Hip-Hop is alive and well....It was a great show and the Toronto crowd went home witness to hip-hop history.....One of the shows highlights was NAS's performance of "One Mic". Nas was on the top of his game during this song, switching between tempo's with gusto.....You can watch NAS's performance of "One Mic Live in Toronto" by clicking the link below:
Whats up! Just Stopping threw and showing love to your page!! When you get a chance stop by my page and check out my joints including my remix thats really buzzin "Can't forget about Big Pun, Biggy and Tupac" Tell your friends to check out my remix and please feel free to leave me a feedback! If anybody needs a copy of my remix hit me up!
Good looks, much love and respect!! Your page is on fire! CINTRONICS... THE OUTLAW OF THE AIRWAVESSSsssss..
After last night's lecture, someone commented to me that I must be an army brat because I had such fantastic teeth. Such teeth, he said, could only be the result of good breeding and access to the finest dental care. I explained that though I descend from a long line of Bulgarian nobility, when I was a boy people were still having infected teeth removed by a donkey tied to a rope. Happenstance, I explained to him, is the main reason behind Mustafio's distinguished countenance.
Urban Griots™....Whats up?......Happy Easter!!!.....Just checkin in with ya...Also wanted to share this important issue with you as well.....As you might or might not already know, a couple of weeks ago CNN did a segment entittled "Hip-Hop: Art or Poison?...this segment was both biased and ignorant toward Hip-Hop.....Public Enemy founder and Hip-Hop Legend Chuck D was a big part of this segement....The folks at RAPproject TV felt that Chuck's viewpoint was not fully represented during the CNN segment....So they tracked down Chuck to give them an exclusive, one on one sit-down interview on the issue.....During which the question is fliped.......Is CNN art or poison?.....Chuck gives a great, insightfull interview that is a must watch for any pop culture, hip-hop, or Public Enemy fan.....Check out the exclusive Chuck D interview today....Leave a comment to join in on the discussion, and let Chuck know how you feel about his viewpoints:
