Tshombe (The Poet)
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Mused by the events of life, inspired by truth; I deliver more than just poetry...I incite life just as the Most High spoke life into existence. I experiment with complexity and simplicity of verbal expression in poetry; an unusual style I have developed into a sub-genre of spoken-word poetry that I dub "Verbal Jazz". While combining my love for jazz and poetry and my life's experiences into one-verse, I prepare for the ultimate delivery. This is my verbal jazz as it is meant to be: crafted with intelligence to move the body, mind and soul like the notes from the trumpet of Miles himself.
About
I developed an affinity for the craft of expressing through poetry and finding it as a vehicle for teaching and help others see the world through a different lens; delivering compelling lyrics that speak with truth and clarity.
Truth is, I didn't find poetry on the page at some ripened age, nor did I have any inclination that from just a few years ago I would be giving commentary of my history in the arts of spoken-word and written poetry, but yet here we are. I began studying the works of poets like Shihan, Ben Ammi, Saul Williams, Ntozake Shange, Gil Scott Heron, The Last Poets, Taalam Acey, Ngoma, LaDerick Horne, Nikki Giovanni, Ursula Rucker, and Amiri Baraka to name a few. Studying the works of such great messengers has helped in finding my voice to speak and to move from page to stage. I strive to change the world one word at a time.
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Other Projects:
- Host and produces Freedom Verse Cafe (formerly known as Mic Check) which promotes spoken word artist globally
- Produced for some of the most talented poets in the industry today
- Produced and arranged two grass root poetry compilation CD projects
- Produced for and arranged the "Is My Mic On?" album for artist MahogonyDiva
Tshombe has been featured on various radio shows around the country and is himself a radio host of one of the most talked about shows to hit the internet that is totally dedicated to the advancement of the art of spoken word. Tshombe has dedicated most of his time promoting spoken word artist from all over the world for the past 2 years in efforts to bring more attention to the arts. Tshombe's efforts has gained him much respect from many poets around the world and he continues to push his talents to higher levels.
Tshombe is also a producer and owner of Emet Productions, a self started production company producing exclusively for poets. He produced his first official release in the middle portion of 2008 for the artist MahogonyDiva with her album "Is My Mic On?" receiving many praises for the productions, and has produced many works for countless poets.
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