MSU Presents: Amir Sulaiman (Spoken Word)

Muslim Student Union are bringing Amir Sulaiman to UC Irvine - Thursday, May 6th, at the Cross Cultural Center - Dr. White Room.


When: Thursday, May 6th, 2010 @ 5PM!

Where: UC Irvine | Cross-Cultural Center
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Admission: FREE!

Performance By: Amir Sulaiman

Deep within Rochester New York, a poet writes the words his heart can no longer restrain. From the silent cries of the battered wife to the painful resignation of the orphaned child in Malawi, Amir Sulaiman intensely radiates the stories of life. The ailments of humanity are channeled through him into the eyes, ears, and hearts of the listeners. He carries the weight of the world on his shoulders, and with that he speaks of change, of growth, of reviving life.

Twice featured on Def Jam Poetry, and with three released albums to date, Amir keeps audiences rapt on a global scale. When he isn’t touring, he spends his days cultivating youth in the art of poetry and style and giving presentations on politics and society. Dedicated to revitalizing hearts and minds, Amir Sulaiman walks the uphill battle without breaking a sweat, bringing a fervent beauty to the art of language.

- amirsulaiman.com

Uncultivated Rabbits Presents: Shihan

Uncultivated Rabbits are bringing SHIHAN to UC Irvine - Wednesday, April 14th, at ELH 100 (Engineering Lecture Hall).

Uncultivated Rabbits is the only spoken word organization at UC Irvine. Their goal is to facilitate an emergent student voice by creating a nurturing space where students can express and empower themselves through the written and spoken word.

When: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 @ 6PM!

Where: UC Irvine | Engineering Lecture Hall (ELH) 100
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Admission: FREE!

Performance By: Shihan

Shihan is a national poetry slam champion, 3-time finalist, and has been featured on all six seasons of HBO's Def Poetry Jam. He met success when signed to MCA Records as an artist/writer. He wrote for the NBA Jam Session series, the theme for Reebok's 'Blacktop' Campaign, the popular Schoolhouse Rock series, as well as co-writing for MTV's Rock the Vote campaign 'Tic Toc'.

A critically acclaimed poet, he has been reviewed positively by the LA Times, The Baltimore Sun, and The Washington Post, amongst others. He can be seen co-hosting Da Poetry Lounge in Hollywood, the nation's largest open mic.

- http://www.shihansback.com/

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Co-sponsored by Yours Truly, Hip Hop Congress at UC Irvine!

Uncultivated Rabbits presents: Project V.O.I.C.E.

Tuesday, January 14, 2010
6:30-8:30pm
UC Irvine, Student Center, Doheny Beach A

6:30: OPEN MIC - everyone is welcome!
7:00: Opening Act, Uncultivated Rabbits
7:15: Featured Performance, Project V.O.I.C.E.

Project V.O.I.C.E. (Vocal Outreach Into Creative Expression) is a national movement that celebrates and inspires youth self-expression through Spoken Word Poetry. Conceived in 2004 by Sarah Kay, Project V.O.I.C.E. encourages young people to engage with the world around them and use Spoken Word Poetry as an instrument through which they can explore and better understand their culture, their society, and ultimately themselves. Project V.O.I.C.E. brings together performance, writing, and a supportive environment to inspire youth to recognize that their views are significant, valid, and necessary.

Sarah Kay, the founder and director of Project V.O.I.C.E. is a Spoken Word Poet who grew up in New York City and began performing her poetry when she was only fourteen years old. Sarah was featured on the sixth season of the television series Russel Simmons presents HBO Def Poetry Jam, where she performed her poem "Hands." She has performed side by side with Spoken Word superstars like Beau Sia, Taylor Mali, Buddy Wakefield, and many others. In 2004, Sarah founded Project VOICE to encourage teenagers toward creative self-expression through Spoken Word workshops.

Phil Kaye, Project V.O.I.C.E.'s co-director, is from Southern California, and has been writing and performing spoken word poetry since he was seventeen years old. Phil has shared the stage with such Spoken Word legends as Anis Mojgani, Derrick Brown, and Amir Sulaiman. Phil is the creator of "Beyond Color" – a SoCal lecture series that explores the deep roots of racism and marginalization in modern society. Phil is currently the Head Coordinator of a program called Space in Prison for the Arts and Creative Expression (S.P.A.C.E.), and sets up arts workshops in the Rhode Island Prison System.



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