archive for Poetry

• WordPlay August 31 -Poetry, Music, Art

  21 August 2008 by Karin in Happenings On The Edge,Poetry [ 3 comments ]

  Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 7pm Roof Terrace, Altamont Court Hotel 1-5 Altamont Terrace, New Kingston The show will also feature art and jewelry displays from Jamaican artists. Admission $500 presold, $700 at the gate Ticket Outlets: Bookophilia Bookstore & Cafe @ 92 Hope ...

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• Kingston on the Edge presents “Word, Love, Power” at Bookophilia

  30 June 2008 by Karin in Art,Happenings On The Edge,Music,Poetry [ 2 comments ]

  Saffron Kingston on the Edge (KOTE) closed on Saturday with a mixed media presentation of music, poetry, screen play reading, and art presented by an eclectic mix of young artists.  The venue was the new bookstore on Hope Road, Bookophilia which ...

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• Dub Poets in concert at Red Bones Jazz and Blues Cafe

  13 May 2008 by Karin in Happenings On The Edge,Poetry [ no comments ]

  Dub Poets in Concert Part II takes place tonight at Red Bones Jazz and Blues Cafe. See YardEdge archives for review and photos from last show.

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• “I didn’t choose dub poetry, dub poetry chose me” More with Charlie Bobus t

  16 April 2008 by Karin in Interviews,Poetry [ 1 comment ]

  Charlie Bobus, Inspirator International Part 2 YardEdge: How have you developed your skill? Charlie Bobus: I have developed my skill through my long experience in the performing arts, having started writing and performing on stage from an early age. I have ...

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• “Motivating the masses with a positive message” Charlie Bobus, Inspirator International, professional dub poet

  15 April 2008 by Karin in Interviews,Poetry [ 3 comments ]

  Part 1 Charlie Bobus and fellow dub poets at Red Bones Jazz and Blues Cafe YardEdge: How did you first become a dub poet? Charlie Bobus: I first became a dub poet through the writing of poems while attending Wolmers High, especially after ...

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• “Our souls are crying out for depth” proclaim Jamaican dub poets

  13 April 2008 by Karin in Interviews,Poetry [ 1 comment ]

  Cherry Natural Red Bones Blues Cafe showcased some of Jamaica's finest dub poets on Wednesday, April 9. The show featured a talented cast of dub poets, including Charlie Bobus, Cherry Natural, Poppy Seed, Ganja, Takura, Lloyd Laing, Empress Natty, Mojiba, ...

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• “Stability is for the unstable…” More poetry from Crimson Heart Replica

  27 March 2008 by Karin in Poetry [ 2 comments ]

  it was twilight. and her nerves had seemed to get the best of her once again. they wouldn't hold up against the social standing of the nights progressions.....no...her stomach was in all kinds of knots. the ones they teach u ...

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• The poetry of Crimson Heart Replica

  26 March 2008 by Karin in Poetry [ 1 comment ]

  its cobwebs on a doorknob a dusty outline where your belongings used to be its a door that wont stay shut or open a bed that creeks cold showers its the music i was missing and the way the room lights up in the ...

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