Listen to the Poem is an elevated artistic experience curated by one of the biggest names in spoken word poetry. The event features 30 minute sets from 2 nationally renowned poets and is hosted by Rudy Francisco. Our goal is to provide another platform where poets can be seen, heard and appreciated
Meet our features:
Lechell “The Shoota”
As a poet, LeChell is a 4x Womxn of the World Poetry Slam Finalist, Stonewall International Poetry Slam Finalist, Right 2 Write Poetry Slam Champion, Southern Fried Poetry Champion, and Watering Hole Fellow. She is the author of two full-length poetry collections, “Cause Therapy Ain’t For Black Folks" from Qwest Press and the self-published collection Jaywalking. Additionally, she has penned the chapbook “Flat Feet, Diabetes, and A Pretty Smile.” LeChell has been published in Defunkt Magazine and graced stages throughout the nation. Her performances can be found on Write About Now, Charm City Slam, and Button Poetry.
Ebony Stewart
As one of the most decorated poets in Texas, Ebony is a respected coach & mentor, one of the top touring poets in the country, and the 2017 Woman of the World Poetry Slam Champion. She has shared stages with many prestigious figures in the artist world such as, the late-Amiri Baraka, Carmen Carerra, Marsha Ambrosius, Patricia Smith, Rudy Francisco, Ariana Brown, Lupe Mendez, and so many more. She has performed in 49 states, at over 200 colleges and universities across the country, and has featured internationally in Canada, Australia, Ghana, and Norway.
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