Master Griot Project Artists

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PHILADELPHIA, PA USA

Hip-Hop • Spoken Word

September 28, 2007

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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, 
BOOK THE ARTISTS - submit your interest form 

[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.

Band/artist history

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?

Yes, we play live and LOVE doing it! With 10 artists who have been doing this for years, I know they have many special moments. As a collective, I feel our most special moments were when Infinite Life, Quiet Rage, and Just Greg performed "Never Forget" at the Jacob Javits Center in NY and received two standing ovations. Then, that performance booked us an opening gig for Fat Joe at the Leow's Paradise Theatre in Bronx, NY!

Your musical influences

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...

What equipment do you use?

Mikes: w/stand, body mikes, Lavalier mikes

Anything else?

It'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.

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