spoken word

Poetry After Dark: A Night of Seduction, Rhythm, and Sensual Wordplay

Nathan J. Lee, Contributing WriterFebruary 13, 2025

On the first Saturday of February, under dim lights and against a backdrop of a live heavy metal bank and bookshelves, a crowd gathered at Café Con Libros Press for a night that was anything but ordinary. Poetry. Music. Drinks. Heart-shaped treats and a room full of lovers of language. Poetry After Dark, a grown and sexy open mic, kicked off Lovers’ Month with a celebration of words, rhythm, and raw, uninhibited truth.

Local News

Bryonn Bain Directs Hip Hop Theater Production at Geffen Playhouse

Anndretta Lyle, PhD, Contributing WriterDecember 18, 2024

The Geffen Playhouse hosted “WHAT IT IZ: The Spoken Wordical” on Dec. 6-7, a groundbreaking hip hop theater production written by formerly incarcerated and system-impacted artists.

Entertainment

Gil Scott-Heron ‘Bluesology’ Debuts at Willie Agee Playhouse

Cora Jackson-Fossett, Managing Editor March 23, 2023

Gil Scott-Heron “Bluesology” showcases the impactful poetry and music of the legendary spoken-word pioneer. The theatrical production takes place on Tuesday, March 28, at 7:30 p.m., at the Willie Agee Playhouse, located inside Edward Vincent Park at 600-698 N. Park Avenue in Inglewood.

Religion

Gospel Voices of OC Marks Juneteenth with Artistic Celebration

Sentinel News ServiceJune 8, 2022

Arts & Learning Conservatory and Chapman University’s Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion will present Gospel Voices of OC, live musical and theatrical performances on Sunday, June 19, at Musco Center for the Arts.

Entertainment

Fresh New BHERC Spoken Word Competition “Lift Every Voice” Announces Call for Entries

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 25, 2021

BHERC harnesses the skill and vibrancy of its younger team members to create a new “Signature” program that gives way for and elevates the voices of extraordinary writers and spoken word artists around the globe.

Entertainment Movies

Free Screening & Panel of Atlanta Black Tech Mecca Film Continues to Spotlight Excellence of Emerging Filmmakers in 2020 BHERC TV Virtual Film Festival

Special to the SentinelNovember 5, 2020

One of the best short film festivals featuring emerging and veteran filmmakers continues through November 29, 2020.

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GREENWAY ARTS ALLIANCE, IN ASSOCIATION WITH DA POETRY LOUNGE (DPL), PRESENTS “3rd ANNUAL LA GET DOWN FESTIVAL” CELEBRATING HIP-HOP AND SPOKEN WORD IN CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL POETRY MONTH

Sentinel News ServiceMarch 21, 2019

DPL CO-FOUNDER SHIHAN VAN CLIEF
TO SERVE AS FESTIVAL ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
THE 4-WEEKEND FESTIVAL TAKES PLACE APRIL 5 – 27, 2019
AND FEATURES THE NATIONAL INKSLAM COMPETION
NOW IN ITS 11TH YEAR AT GREENWAY COURT THEATRE
PLUS PERFORMANCES AND WORKSHOPS

Videos

Shaun Robinson: “I’m A Poet And I Know It”

October 1, 2016

The Sentinel catches up with the beautiful Shaun Robinson at Lexus Verses & Flow, who shares what she’s been up to after spending 16 seasons on Access Hollywood.
Correspondent: Brittany K. Jackson