"Lyrical Exercise" feat. Com'On BRaih!!!

DECEMBER 10TH @ 9PM

4466 ELVIS PRESLEY BLVD. SUITE #260

PARAGON SOULS OF ART

Word play...rhyme schemes...similes...metaphors...free verse...haiku...!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it's like an exercise. Whether you "exercise" as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at "...Lyrical Exercise"!Join Memphizm December 10th at Paragon Souls of Art whether you want to "exercise" or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength!

This month Memphizm will feature Com'on BRAaih!!! Com'on BRaih is a poet, spokenword and hip hop artist from Memphis,Tn! He started performing at the tender age of 11 in church. Poems, speeched, and plays groomed him to be an attention grabbing performer. From that point on he was in every school program and anywhere else his gifts were needed.He dud this all while being raised in the heartful but not always friendly environment of South Memphis.Com'on BRaih greatest influenes include Marvin Gaye, Bobby Womack, Johnny Taylor,Frankie Beverly and Maze and throughout his preteens he replayed Bob Marley's Survivor and Legend albums in his head over and over again. What do you get when you mix poetic flows, Memphis swagger, free thoughts, revolutionary ambition, and Hip Hop influences? Com'on BRaih:

 

C.onsciously

O.pening

M.inds

O.ver-riding

N.egativity

B.lack

R.enassaince

A.t

I.ts

H.ighest

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***SHOW STARTS AT 9:15***

***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDA0Y IS Dec. 10TH/$8 W/COLLEGE I.D. OR GOVT. EMPLOYEE I.D.***

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"Lyrical Exercise" feat. NATASHA CARRIZOSA!!!

OCT. 8TH @ 8PM 

FIRST MEMPHIS PLAZA SUITE #260 (PARAGON SOULS OF ART)

Word play...rhyme schemes...similes...metaphors...free verse...haiku...!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it's like an exercise. Whether you "exercise" as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at "Lyrical Exercise"!Join Memphizm October 8th at Paragon Souls of Art whether you want to "exercise" or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength!

This month Memphizm will feature Natasha Carrizosa!!!Natasha Carrizosa is a mother, a dreamer, and a lover of music and life. She is a poet/spoken word artist who celebrates her dual heritage (African- and Mexican-American) with works that weave an intoxicating blend of cultures, languages and impressions. She has shared the stage with Maya Angelou, Jill Scott, Erykah Badu, E. Lynn Harris and countless other poets, authors, and artists. Her writings have been featured in Rhapsody, Her Mark, and x magazine (United Kingdom.) She is the author of mejiafricana, a spoken word CD and nude – a collection of love and erotic poems. She recently recorded her second spoken word  CD – the dreamcatcher. In 2008 she collaborated with Joaquín Zihuatanejo on of fire and rain  - a spoken word CD that is a testimony of life/love that spans from the barrios of East Dallas to the ghettos of the west indies.  Selections from of fire and rain were published by Poetry in Motion, and organization that promotes the work of young American poets by publishing their work alongside the work of masters from the past on trains, subways, and buses across The United States.  Natasha is the 2010 Austin International Poetry Slam Champion and one of two American poets (Joaquín Zihuatanejo, being the other) chosen to represent The United States at El Proyecto Poesia Slam 2010 in Madrid, Spain. 

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"Lyrical Exercise" feat. WRITEOUS SOUL!!!

Venue: Paragon Souls of Art Time: 8.14.11 @ 6p.m.

Word play...rhyme schemes...similes...metaphors...free verse...haiku...!!! One strengthens the other and before you know it, it's like an exercise. Whether you "exercise" as a past time or if you do it for a living, you will find the workout intense and invigorating at "Lyrical Exercise"!Join Memphizm August 14th at Paragon Souls of Art whether you want to "exercise" or spectate you will be sure to leave with renewed strength!

This month Memphizm will feature Writeous Soul aka "The People's Champ" aka The Queen of Punchlines! Writeous Soul's subject matter can be described as Christian inspirational wordplay infused with her own personal yet relate-able struggles in life! Writeous Soul's poetry is a journey of trial and triumph that people of all walks of life can benefit from! Come experience the dynamic, the electrifying WRITEOUS SOUL!

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***SHOW STARTS AT 6:15***

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Memphizm Poetry Night Feat. Founding Member of BlackonBlack Ryhyme Salaam!

Memphizm presents Memphizm Poetry Night(Open Mic and $60 Slam)

Come enjoy an evening of open mic & slam poetry with some of the most dynamic poets locally and abroad.The weather warm & the days are longer.Allow yourself to be consumed with art and poetry as it flows from the minds and souls of each artists that enters the room! Last month Krysis of Little,Rock AR reigned supreme! Who will challenge for the title this month? Start your weekend right,with Memphizm Poetry Night every 3rd Friday!!! THINK Memphizm!!!

       Featuring this month will be one of Tallahassee, Florida's finest Salaam Shaheed. Salaam Shaheed is an energetic poet and co-founder of Black-on-Black Rhyme, the nations largest poetry troupe. He has a voice that has captivated audiences for nearly fourteen years. Though smooth and sometimes sultry Salaam possesses a sense of urgency that keeps you wondering what this Florida native revolutionary will say next. As a motivational speaker, Salaam strives to "EduTain" his audiences. He delivers harsh truths laced with plenty of love, encouragement, a dash of humor and southern charm. Along with Salaam will be Black on Black Rhyme veteran 3rd Rail Poet(pictured on the right).

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                                                                    Admission Info:

***SLAM STARTS AT 7:30 SHARP/ OPEN MIC FROM 7:00-7:30***

***SLAM ENTREE FEE $5***

***CASH PRIZE $60***

***Open Mic ARTISTS $5 BEFORE OPEN MIC ENDS***

***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS 7.15.11/$8 W/COLLEGE,STATE,OR GOVT. I.D.***

Venue: Zodiac Restaurant & Lounge 6135  Mt. Moriah Rd. Extd. 38115 @ 7p.m.

Memphizm Poetry Night(Open Mic & $60 Slam)Feat. Def Poet Big Poppa E

Memphizm presents Memphizm Poetry Night(Open Mic and $60 Slam)

Come enjoy an evening of open mic & slam poetry with some of the most dynamic poets locally and abroad.The weather warm & the days are longer.Allow yourself to be consumed with art and poetry as it flows from the minds and souls of each artists that enters the room! Last month Writeous Soul reigned supreme and now is a 2 Time defending Champion! Who will challenge for the title this month or will Writeous Soul keep the title? Start your weekend right,with Memphizm Poetry Night every 3rd Friday!!! THINK Memphizm!!!

Big Poppa E

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Admission Info:
***SLAM STARTS AT 8:30 SHARP/ OPEN MIC FROM 8:00-8:30***
***SLAM ENTREE FEE $5***
***CASH PRIZE $60***
***Open Mic ARTISTS $5 BEFORE OPEN MIC ENDS***
***General admission $10/FREE IF YOUR BDAY IS 6.17.11/$8 W/COLLEGE,STATE,OR GOVT. I.D.***