“Microphone Messenjahs II” with Mutabaruka at UP’s Cineplex, April 18
- Wednesday, April 14th, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Tortola, Virgin Islands – April 14, 2010 – Spoken word artists from all walks of life will grace the stage alongside Jamaican dub poet, Mutabaruka, at UP’s Cineplex at the second annual “Microphone Messenjahs” on Sunday, April 18 at 6pm sharp.
The featured poet, Mutabaruka, has performed all over the globe, in the Caribbean, USA and UK; and has even appeared on the popular HBO programme, “Def Poetry Jam.” Mutabaruka has been described by critics as an “unshackled,” brilliant and gifted word auteur.
Other performers are men and women from the VI Callaloo Poets on Tortola, the Rock Collective from St.Thomas, and other members of the Virgin Islands community, who will entertain with poetry, song, dance and drumming.
The entrance fee is $15.00 for adults and $10.00 for students with ID. Tickets can be purchased at the Mellow Moods Café.
Persons interested in finding out more about the event, can contact Jerome Joseph at 499-8420.
Microphone Messenjahs is hosted by non-profit organisations – the Afrikan Studies Klub, the VI Callaloo Poets and the Rock Collective. The event is sponsored by the following businesses and individuals: Ministry of Education and Culture, Road Town Wholesale Ltd., Mellow Moods Café, JTV, Village Cay Hotel, Boyne’s Welding, Grand Slam Fishing and Sight Seeing Tours, Vanterpool Enterprises Ltd., Said Clothing Store, the Royal Shop, Herbal Haven, Island Woodwork Shop, Everyday Fashion, People Shoe Store, Aladdin Quality Store, Fatima’s Fashion, Umi Fashions, L and B Music Mix, Tel-Net Cabling Service, Infinite Solutions, Bolo’s Department Store, New Design Barber Shop, Big Banana Paradise Club and Franklyn Alexander.
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