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The Poetry Alliance

The Eclectic Truth Poetry Slam and Open Mic" @ Chelsea's Cafe every Monday @ 8 PM

About Me

The mission of The Baton Rouge Poetry Alliance is to promote poetry to the individuals and institutions of Baton Rouge through performance poetry events, writing workshops, and other literary activities. We also exist to foster an aesthetically and culturally diverse community of poets, while providing a safe space for uncensored literary expression...

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My Interests

Metaphor, imagery, narrative, sound devices, rhythm, stage presence, showmanship, eye contact, articulation, humility, conviction, intensity, clarity, focus, humor, relevance, social change, justice, tolerance, inclusion, and artistic merit in every performed poem.

I'd like to meet:

Any other poetry event in town that can come close to delivering the quality of performances, fun, and friendly atmosphere that we can.

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Music:

The Michael Foster Project, Tre Virdure, Muhammad Ayers, Jake Fate, A-Dot, Jimmy Jump, The Ill, Sean Griffin, and any artist with poetic lyrics of substance.

Movies:

Slamnation, Slam, Love Jones, and Slam Planet.

Television:

Nightline, 20/20, 60 minutes, and Prime Time Live.

Books:

All of them.

Heroes:

Ramona Webb, Donney Brasco, Chancelier "xero" Skidmore, The Drunken Poet, Ray Sibley, Reggie Gibson, Sekou Tha Misfit, Joquin Zihuatinejo, Talaam Acey, Queen Sheba, Rockbaby, Travis Kiger, YahFu, Anna West, G.H.O.S.T., Dawn Collins, Tasha Weatherspoon, Taaj Freeman, Freddy Sanders, Mike Meloncon, Becky Larkin, Dorian Hebert, P.I.M.P. and Muhammad Ayers.