Master Griot Project Artists
The Master Griot Artists performance poetry collective has unlimited ways to bring words alive and leave you on your feet. Every emotion each artist emulates a
Gotta Roll Gotta Roll
To the rhythm of Soldier Boy, Brothas Keepa declares Freedom and shine light to negative imaging and behavior -- 'Gotta Roll, Gotta roll, Gotta catch up on my freedom, you ain't know!'
Wait by RhapsodE Wait by RhapsodE
'What we gonna do; the music can't get through...We're waiting waiting...' This soulful cry for good music to breakthrough once again is reminiscent of the styles of Erykah Badu and Floetry.
the choice by rhapsodE feat. Quiet Rage the choice by rhapsodE feat. Quiet Rage
Master Griot artist rhapsodE spits this hot piece from her debut cd, Spoke Inward, that everything we do comes down to a choice and we have the power to choose. Also featured on MGP's compilation.
GARVEYISM by Queen GARVEYISM by Queen
Master Griot artist Queen (Kween Shantey) makes it real plain about being a true community...'You be my black and I'll be your green, we'll plead the blood of our ancestor's love...' From cd Fierce, Badd, and Dangerous and on MGP's compilation
Intro Intro
This is the intro to Master Griot Radio featuring Jacqueline Taylor-Adams and Zen Aura of Infinite Life.
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is a collective of phenomenal multi-talented artists with unlimited ways to bring words alive and leave you on your feet. Every emotion each artist emulates and provokes, demands you to use it with the same intensity they delivered it. From laughter to tears from anger to determination to erotic fantasies dancing in your head,
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[tm] (MGP) is a movement with the pure intent to harness the growing popularity of Spoken
Word/Performance Poetry into a blend of altruism and marketing that will help build effective African American communities via the artistry of ten (10) master-level performance poets.have traveled and performed nationally and internationally. The multi talents of these artists lends them to be masters of the written as well as the spoken word. The combined gifts and talents of this master collective provides an experience that stimulates all senses as well as a multi-service delivery system. The individual areas of expertise include, but are not limited to, music production, vocalists, anthropology, holistic health/healing arts, visual art, master jewelers, jingles, and marketing. Each artists is also receiving trained in theatre and film. Their work covers topics from the metaphysical to life in the hood, all words purposed to inspire, empower, build effective thinking frames, and encourage growth and change.
TaylorAdams Marketing The Master Griot Project[tm] provides marketing support and services, giving new life to the spoken and written words of the MGP artists. From idea generation to strategic communications, marketing strategies, and ad campaigns, MGP will help ensure a lasting impact of your brand and message.
, is actively involved in community outreach. Their activism, education, oratorical skills and perpetual state of learning allows each of the Master Griot Project artists to be excellent public speakers. Individually or collectively The Master Griot Project Artists are available for seminars, workshops, conferences, and cause-driven movements. Artists are also available for concert and theatrical performances.
The MGP artists are featured in a host of products, including:
[tm]: The Compilation, - MGP Vol. 1 (Release Date Jan 1, 2008)
[tm], compilation to be released Feb. 2008
- Available for booking...this conference, designed to be held on college campuses, focuses on functional community building and specifically addresses the three elements of a functional community: sense of connectedness reciprocal responsibility, independent economic structure, political body that advocates on behalf of the community. Goal: to identify and empower community leaders and activism among community members of all ages.
- 8-15 min bold spoken theatre performances directed by MGP Creative Director, Zuhairah - standing ovations every time!
: A one-women stage play written by and starring MGP artist QUEEN: Through seven characters, Queen takes you on an excursion through the female criminal mind using humor, sensuality, and current events to understand each character’s liberating moment.Have you performed in front of an audience?Musical influences range come from every genre from rock to hip hop, classical to soul. All forms of music are inspiration and all life experiences are mental stimulation bringing forth the prophetic verbal and written manifestations of these vessels.
As Blacks in America, common influences are Gil Scott Heron, Amiri Baraka, Sonia Sanchez, Maya Angelou, The Last Poets, Angela Davis, Black Panther Party, Huey Newton, Parliament Funkadelics...Mikes: w/stand, body mikes, Lavalier mikesIt's time to take spoken word/performance poetry serious as a contender in the entertainment industry.
MGP is looking for sponsors and investors to help prove the industry's viability and sustainability. The project will develop over ten profit-making products, outside the first line of defense -- the artist, to market the artists and poetry.