Rise of the Griots: Legends of Spoken Word

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SPOKEN WORD at its FINEST, where the ART meets the MOVEMENT. We bring you the ancient tradition of the Griot through the artistry of the finest Spoken Word Artists, Poets. Vocalists & MC's. Complimenting the artistry, Every month - Your Host, ShakaRa Speaks & invited guest presenters, historians, social & cultural scientists, activists and experts will drop knowledge on a range of themes; historic, contemporary & futuristic.

This Months 'theme: Legends & the Legacy - Generations of Spoken Word

There are many generations of Spoken Word Artists that have given expression to the Black Experience in the UK through the finest lyricism. This MOSIAH special cipher brings those generations together on one bill.

Featured Griots:
Lioness Chant - The Warrior Kween Duo that defined the 80's
Aunkh Aakhu - Transcendent Rastafari Griot
El Crisis - A Legend among Legends
Nat Nye - The Spoken Word Alchemist
Golden Blue - Kween of Spoken Word Melody

+More TBA

Hosted By: ShakaRa Speaks

Date: Fri 11th Aug 2017
Time: 6pm-10pm
Venue: Temple of Maat & Shrine of Mami Wata, 366 High Rd, London N17 9HT, UK
Tickets: £7 in adv MOTD

Tickets & Info: http://www.shakaraspeaks.com/riseofthegriots/

Food & Refreshment available