Let Me Be Free CD Review
Who is that Girl? It’s Tuyeni ! Who is that Girl? It’s Tuyeni ! If you’re familiar with the Chicago poetry scene you are familiar the chant that announces the arrival of Tuyeni Akanke. Tuyeni has a BIG personality so quite naturally there is a rich story that goes with it. “Let Me Be Free”Is […]
Go Hard or Go Home “Hair Cut Party” By Mizz Wallace
Those that know me personally know that I used to be what some would call a kitchen beautician. What’s a kitchen beautician you may ask? It’s someone with no official training that offers hair services in their kitchen LOL! I’ve colored hair, cut hair, relaxed hair, finger waved hair and done sew ins and. Even […]
Back of the House Poetry Open Mic Sept 15th 2018
Pedal Pusher Vintage
Greggo Performs!
Greggo performs Sunday September 23rd at “Forge Live” 22 West Cass Street Joliet,IL. Music starts at 6:30 pm. He will be performing new material from the Roseland EP Project!
Goddess Warrior Returns !!!!
If you are familiar with the Chicago poetry scene you know who Goddess Warrior is. Her performances are explosive, her work ethic is unmatched she is definitely one to be contended with You will also have noticed her absence over the last couple of months. Many wondered where she went and why she left. She […]
Black Determination
The airwaves are full of musical messages, some are good for nodding your head others for busting a move and then there is the music that is not only enjoyable but includes a message and is uplifting. “Black Determination” by Abdullah takes me back to the “Golden Age” of hip hop where music often included […]
“Pour One Out” March 2018
Pour One Out is a monthly storytelling series hosted by Ada Cheng & Andrew Rios. The theme for March’s show is “I Cross Borders To (Metaphorically Speaking) This event is hosted at Volumes Bookcafe 1474 North Milwaukee Performers: Stuti Sharma, David Barish. Timothy Cox, Megan Henricks, Meggie Gates, Alexus Jarriell, Janki Mody, Debbie Taitel
3 Years of Solace Souls
Running an open mic is no easy task, one might think that all you need to do is gather a few talented people and presto you’re a success however that isn’t always the case. Solace Souls Coalition recently celebrated 3 years of running their open mic with their anniversary show and as always they didn’t […]