Age: 27 Location: Houston Goals: To do what I love… Forever. Talents: Speaking and performing. Motivation: School loans mixed with my stubbornness to make this(performance poet) work. Present Projects: Meta-Four Houston (Head coach of Houston’s youthpoetry slam: A project of Writers in the Schools). Houston V.I.P.Poetry Slam Team. Converse (touring my one-man show). Continuouslyproducing work.Continue reading “Outspoken Bean Jan2014”
Category Archives: interviews
Delvin Thomas Nov.2013
Age: 28 Name: LionHeart Achievements: Multiple awards and spotlights Goals: To publish a series of books and expand my nonprofit work Inspiration: My family and my supporters Passions: Performing, helping and uplifting others, community service. Interview: What makes your poetry stand out in your eyes? A wise man told me that the definition of artContinue reading “Delvin Thomas Nov.2013”
Ajali Poet Feb.2014
Ajali/ Cassandria Funches 46 years of age (July 17, 1967) Born: Texarkana, TX Reside: Houston, TX Goals: To heal as many people as possible with my words. To awaken the dead with thought provoking content. Talents: Spoken Word Artist, Play Write, Singer, Graphic Design Artist, Emotional Coach, Mentor, Listener Achievements: Giving birth to two beautifulContinue reading “Ajali Poet Feb.2014”
Taalam Acey Speaks with us while on tour Dec.2010
Lady d….what are your thoughts when you go into well known book stores and see little to no selections of poetry when you know there are thousands of books for readers? Acey…I don’t think much about since we’re in the internet age. If someone’s a fan, they can easily purchase signed copies off their favoriteContinue reading “Taalam Acey Speaks with us while on tour Dec.2010”
Jessica Holter
Founder of the Punany Poets talks to us during her book tour and completes our 2 part series on the life of a Punany Poet. Dec.2010 Lady d…Why do you think people are surprised that in your shows you talk about awareness? Holter…I did not realize that after 10 years it is still a surpriseContinue reading “Jessica Holter”
DJ II D.E.E.P
Location HOUSTON, TX inspiration Doing my part in gods plan. Everyone has certain task to fulfill. This is part of mine. I know i’m meant to dowhat i’m doing, and there’s no better feeling than knowing you are fulfilling your purpose. talents II many II name them all. But I’ll name a few:DJ / MCContinue reading “DJ II D.E.E.P”
VX Feb. 2013
Duece (The Green Eyed Munsta) &Yiego (Get Your Girl Quick) Ages: 25 and 26 Talents: Singers Live: Houston, TX Achievements: Greatest achievement is we had the opportunity to perform in front of 100’s of Houston homeless at a super bowl party just for them. Interest: Music, Laughter, Entertainment Motivation: People What made you want toContinue reading “VX Feb. 2013”
Dana Jackson
Since the 90’s, Dana Jackson has been setting trails ablaze on the Houston Music scene. Many know Dana as“Houston’s Only Singing DJ” for Houston’s #1 Urban AC radio station, KMJQ-Majic 102.1. Others know her as thevoice of the 4-time world champion WNBA Houston Comets. But Dana is most known as being one of the mostContinue reading “Dana Jackson”
Bishop V. Black Feb.2013
Name: BISHOP V BLACK Age :OLD ENOUGH Location: HOUSTON Goals: MAXIMIZING MY GOD GIVEN PURPOSE Motivation: MY CHILDREN AND FAMILY Talents: U SHOULD ASK ME WHAT I DON’T DO WHICH IS MESS AROUND. Achievements: :THE ONLY ONE THAT MATTERS “BEING MY KID’S HERO”. What made you decide to get into wine, fashion & music whileContinue reading “Bishop V. Black Feb.2013”
Eric H. Allen
Age. 41 I think… lol Location: Physically, Mentally pr Spiritually Achievements: I look at this word very different. I value the countless number of people that have shared their gratitude with me over plus from words that I have be blessed to produce, poems they have heard and journeys I have touched on that ignitedContinue reading “Eric H. Allen”