Think of them as the eye of the storm. Such is the lyrical power displayed by the poetic duo known as QUIET RAGE. These individual stars of the Philadelphia spoken word scene decided to join forces in 2004 to explore the possibilities of their combined talents. While they are most noted for their fiery lyrical delivery, QUIET RAGE is also known to break out their guitars and strum while reciting for a decidedly more low-key and melodic presentation.
SHYSTER aka Mrs. Betty's Son Passionate is the one word to describe the phenomenal intensity of Shyster's delivery and purpose. This spiritual lyrical wordsmith has a heart and passion to heal and love urban youth whose mere being leaves them vulnerable to poverty, crime, and other social ills. His background as a rapper lends his style to be popular among youth, his truth and spirituality demands all to love him.
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Just Queen (Kween S. Shantey), This Actress, Entrepreneur, Performance Poet with a degree in marketing is living proof of the human spirit's ability to soar with rhythmic words above life's abuses and adversities. Experience Queen through her award-winning one woman dramedy, "Open Scars" on DVD, DVD - Word Vol. II, Albums -- X Chromosone and Fierce, Badd, and Dangerous, and book Writing The Blues Away.
Zanora El, one half of Infinite Life, multi-talented: dancer, actor, jeweler, performance poet, singer, fashion designer with a degree in etymology and anthropology - though few years on this plane, she speaks and moves with phenomenal wisdom from the ancestors. Her contemporary neo-soul flow makes her a favorite to audiences of all ages.
"...If my word had wings, they would fly to you each day..." Zanora El
Just Greg aka Greg Corbin is deemed as the Pathological Truthseeker. He has been writing and performing spoken word, lighting up stages on an international level from South Carolina to South Africa, London to Canada. This school teacher, motivational speaker, and coordinator of the winners of the 2007 Brave New Voices International Slam, the Philly Youth Poetry Slam Team, has a powerful delivery and depth of thought from urban ills, to media negative imaging to enviromental and spiritual realms... "There's Something In The Water." Just Greg also stars in FWTE's "FROM ANCIENT TO HIP HOP: The African Continuum"
Eye Whill Write - The other half of Infinite Life. William Wright is a Teacher, Author, Public Speaker and Performance Poet. His creative use of voice manipulations lends Whill to great voice-over work, beatboxing, instrumentals for his thought-provoking wordart. Whill, too, is committed to youth empowerment and mentors students, performs workshops, lectures, and strategies for community empowerment.
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Brothas Keepa is an awesome spoken word, theatre, jazz and r&b duo from Memphis, TN. Their works are dedicated to exposing injustices and improving the conditions of displaced Afrikans in Amerikkka. The debut cd "The Resurrection" is available on cdbaby.com. "One of the most creative and best spoken word albums on the market today..." - Master Griot Radio. LISTEN TO "REAL TALK W/BROTHAS KEEPA" Every Tuesday on Master Griot Radio - www.mastergriotradio.com
Amun Miraaj (a word meaning zenith or highest point in ancient language) is a Songwriter, Writer, Poet, MC, and Vocalist that continuously
activates the next level experience for his audiences. "There exists a tiny fracture that sketches the line between hip-hop and poetry, poet and MC, lyricist and songwriter, artist and visionary." A. Miraaj, a master of improvisational lyricism is a force to be reckoned with from Philly to Atlanta to Chicago and beyond... with a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, Amun is a valuable edition to the MGP... He has successfully married Hip-Hop-Soul-Poetry to listeners of all ages. Strapped with 4 CDs Amun Miraaj represents the enthusiasm, creativity, direction, and style that everyone can enjoy and our children can learn from. While so many try to keep it real, Miraaj helps us to stay on the cutting edge of life. A. Miraaj, one step beyond reality.
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Hailing from Kansas City, RhapsodE now lives in Philadelphia and has performed venues, major festivals, and college campuses internationally from the world famous SOBs in NY to Canada from Philly's well-known Black Lily at The Five Spot to the World Café Live. A performance artist of incredible talent, she transitions effortlessly and beautifully between singing, poetry, hip- hop, rock and jazz. Her spoken soul style has been the opening act for many great music acts such as Mos Def, Jaguar Wright, Fertile Ground, Talaam Acey, Taragirl and band Tangible Truth. “Spoke Inward” (2006), her debut CD project, is celebrating its one year anniversary of rave reviews and enthusiastic reception from lovers of real good music.