OK people, I had previously promise to have an interview with two very interesting people in the area of Spoken Word Poetry:Mr. Mtima Solwazi host of the annual Spoken Word Concert "CASCADOO" and Ms. Rachael Collymore host of that very conscious and revolutionary concert "SYNERGIA"which combines spoken word poetry with music, song and painting. Well, I was unable to catch up with Ms. Collymore as she was tied up with business but I did manage to grab a quick interview with Mr. Solwazi while on his way to a Poetic Workshop. Mtima has been hosting this spoken word concert for the last five plus years, giving a platform and voice to the young or voice-less in our society. CASCADOO is a very powerful and influential spoken word concert and is an extension of a local organization call "ROOTS FOUNDATION". This organization is also run by Mr Solwazi, in the effort of not only empowering youths through the art-form of Spoken Word Poetry which gives them a voice to speak their concerns, but also, showcasing our Oral Tradition, bringing it to the forefront as he aims to keep alive the art form of our local Oral Traditions. The concert CASCADOO include not only local spoken-word artist but also foreign artists of various background from various corners of the globe, as they bring with them their diverse poetic styles and flavour. It's all about empowerment through the art-form of Spoken Word Poetry. Mtima will tell you more as you look at the interview. Just click to play.
A poet’s work is to name the unnameable, to point at frauds,
to take sides, start arguments, shape the world, and stop it going to sleep. –
Salman Rushdie
Thanks for viewing Remember keep checking my blog for updates on next year's CASCADOO concert
As I always say "Poetry is Life and Life is Poetry
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