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“Gathered at Her Sky”
Life Poems by Tantra-zawadi
ISBN 978-0-9841844-6-0
Trade Paperback, 42 pp.
List Price: $12.00
Poets Wear Prada, May 2010
Also available on Amazon.com @http://amzn.com/0984184465.
Partial proceeds for “Gathered at Her Sky” will be donated to Girl-Child Network Worldwide.
Dear Sister Tantra-zawadi,
I was able to purchase your book. I really wanted you to know how much the words within it touched my heart and my life. I couldn’t put the thing down… from poem to poem, I was (still am) moved and each piece brought about a different level of emotion for me. I am especially drawn to “Girl” and found myself reading and reliving the words over and again. Such a reflective, penetrating and deeply relevant piece of work. Job well done, sister!
Peace, Love and Blessings,
Vonice Berry
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Debra Williams
Diamond & Company Public Relations
212-247-3692
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TANTRA-ZAWADI: A RAY OF HOPE ILLUMINATING THE DARKNESS
KINETICALLY CHARGED LAMPS POWER POSITIVE CHANGE
FOR GIRLS IN ZIMBABWE
NEW YORK, NY (JUNE 11, 2010) — Tantra-zawadi, spoken word performance poet author, filmmaker and girls rights activist, recently donated lamps to girls in remote rural areas in Zimbabwe.
Many girls, unable to purchase candles, have resorted to using firewood for light. The lamps, which are kinetically charged, arrived at a crucial moment as classes of girls desperately need to read in preparation for final exams.
“It is a blessing to give as I have been given and to bring gifts of light,” said Tantra-zawadi. Driven by the desire to make a positive change in the lives of girls throughout the world, Tantra’s gift illuminates the darkness, enabling girls to study long after sunset and in the process, opening a path to a brighter future for themselves and others.
For more about Girl child Network Worldwide or to make a donation of your own, please visit them on-line at www.girlchildnetworkworldwide.org.
For more information on Tantra-zawadi, visit www.tantra-zawadi.com.
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DIAMOND & COMPANY
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“Gathered at Her Sky”
Life Poems by Tantra-zawadi
ISBN 978-0-9841844-6-0
Trade Paperback, 42 pp.
List Price: $12.00
Poets Wear Prada, May 2010
Also available on Amazon.com @http://amzn.com/0984184465.
“Tantra’s writing oozes with the passion of Neruda and the sensitivity of Sonia. Her words can warm the coldest of hearts.”
— Bruce George, Co-Founder of RUSSELL SIMMONS DEF POETRY JAM;
“Tantra-zawadi’s poetry speaks of a global consciousness and ambassadorship; each word of every line reminds us of the connection we have to one another in the race to win.”
— Tshombe Sekou Harris, Founder/Host of FREEDOM VERSE CAFE;
Tantra-zawadi, an award winning poet/artist/filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has performed to standing-room audiences in the USA, South Africa, London, Germany and Toronto. GATHERED AT HER SKY contains excerpts from her off-Broadway production SOLDIER BLUES, and her one-woman performance piece GIRL: A CHOREOSPECTIVE, as well as the text of previously recorded spoken word tracks.
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“Happiness is just around the bend…
reach your destination
what you find is your love bird
it’s your birth started again…
-The Main Ingredient
Photo Credit: Arnold Browne
Rings by Bianca Dorsey
Red shawl a gift from Bianca Dorsey
…gathered at her sky!
Sophisticado Recordings presents Dolls Combers The Summerbreeze EP with their first release on the home of soulful house. The Summerbreeze EP is a collection of sweet soulful tracks from italy’s finest so please sit back and enjoy these wonderful tracks!
Paris, Chicago, London, Cape Town, Rio, Sydney, Detroit, LA, Milan, Madrid, Miami, Dubai, Moscow,
Tokyo, Buenos Aires…TANGO IS EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!!!!
Credits:
Last Tango In Da House ( Tribute to Gato Barbieri ) ft Tshombe Sekou Harris
Produced & Mixed @ DC Studio Milan by Dolls Combers
Publishing Copyright Control
Dolls Combers are :
Vincent Lacerenza, Manuele Tigani & Pino Di Pietro
Sax performance : James Vargas
Featuring Vox : Tshombe Sekou Harris
Special Thanks to Tantra Zawadi
Loving you ft Tantra Zawadi w/Dana Byrd on background vox
Dolls Combers are :
Vincent Lacerenza, Manuele Tigani & Pino Di Pietro
Sax performance : James Vargas
Produced & Mixed @ DC Studio Milan by Dolls Combers
Dolls Combers Just a Touch of Sadness
Vincent Lacerenza, Manuele Tigani & Pino Di Pietro
Produced & Mixed @ DC Studio Milan by Dolls Combers
To purchase Dolls Combers “Summerbreeze EP,” please cut and paste this link into your browser: http://www.traxsource.com/index.php?act=show&fc=tpage&cr=titles&cv=59357&alias=downloads.
“Gathered at Her Sky”
Life Poems by Tantra-zawadi
ISBN 978-0-9841844-6-0
Trade Paperback, 42 pp.
List Price: $12.00
Poets Wear Prada, May 2010
Available from Lulu.com (10% off for the month of June by entering code: VACATION).
Soon on CreateSpace.com and Amazon.com.
“Tantra-zawadi is one of the finest and greatest female poets who undoubtedly has ushered in a new era and genre that will take the 21st century into one where humanity will move forward. She rejuvenates the weak mind, shakes and moves hard hearts. If one wants the power of poetry, then Tantra’s is the holistic package.”
-Betty Makoni, Founder of the Girl Child Network/2009 Top Ten CNN Hero
“Tantra-zawadi’s poetry speaks of a global consciousness and ambassadorship; each word of every line reminds us of the connection we have to one another in the race to win.”
— Tshombe Sekou Harris, Founder/Host of Freedom Verse Café
“Tantra’s writing oozes with the passion of Neruda and the sensitivity of Sonia. Her words can warm the coldest of hearts.”
— Bruce George, Co-Founder of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
“The power in her words percolates; the truth in her story persuades; and the activism in her message is victorious.”
— Chuma Whahid Rasul, Founder/CEO of Chuma Spirit Books, LLC,
and author of The Third Eye of a Butterfly
About the Author:
Tantra-zawadi, an award winning poet/artist/filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has performed to standingroom audiences at venues as far away as South Africa, London, Germany and Toronto. She has performed original works in off-Broadway productions including Soldier Blues, and her one-woman performance piece, Girl: A Choreospective. She is known for being on the cutting edge as an artist regarding issues such as HIV and AIDS awareness. Tantra’s poem and video, “Scarlet Waters,” was featured on the Product (RED) video wall to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS in Africa and her short documentary, A Silent Genocide ~ A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS edited by Oliver Covrett, takes another look at the personal impact of the disease.
Tantra-zawadi, an award winning poet/artist/filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has performed to standing-room audiences in the USA, South Africa, London, Germany and Toronto. Her new book, GATHERED AT HER SKY, contains excerpts from her off-Broadway production SOLDIER BLUES, and her one-woman performance piece GIRL: A CHOREOSPECTIVE, as well as the text of previously recorded spoken word tracks.
Gathered at Her Sky
Life Poems by Tantra-zawadi
ISBN 978-0-9841844-6-0
Trade Paperback, 42 pp.
List Price: $12.00
Poets Wear Prada, May 2010
Available from Lulu.com (10% off for the month of June by entering code: VACATION)
Soon on CreateSpace.com and Amazon.com
“Tantra-zawadi is one of the finest and greatest female poets who undoubtedly has ushered in a new era and genre that will take the 21st century into one where humanity will move forward. She rejuvenates the weak mind, shakes and moves hard hearts. If one wants the power of poetry, then Tantra’s is the holistic package.”
-Betty Makoni, Founder of the Girl Child Network/2009 Top Ten CNN Hero
“Tantra-zawadi’s poetry speaks of a global consciousness and ambassadorship; each word of every line reminds us of the connection we have to one another in the race to win.”
— Tshombe Sekou Harris, Founder/Host of Freedom Verse Café
“Tantra’s writing oozes with the passion of Neruda and the sensitivity of Sonia. Her words can warm the coldest of hearts.”
— Bruce George, Co-Founder of Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam
“The power in her words percolates; the truth in her story persuades; and the activism in her message is victorious.”
— Chuma Whahid Rasul, Founder/CEO of Chuma Spirit Books, LLC,
and author of The Third Eye of a Butterfly
About the Author:
Tantra-zawadi, an award winning poet/artist/filmmaker from Brooklyn, New York, has performed to standingroom audiences at venues as far away as South Africa, London, Germany and Toronto. She has performed original works in off-Broadway productions including Soldier Blues, and her one-woman performance piece, Girl: A Choreospective. She is known for being on the cutting edge as an artist regarding issues such as HIV and AIDS awareness. Tantra’s poem and video, “Scarlet Waters,” was featured on the Product (RED) video wall to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS in Africa and her short documentary, A Silent Genocide ~ A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS edited by Oliver Covrett, takes another look at the personal impact of the disease.
The Montserrat Poetry Festival
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Montserrat Vineyards
Montserrat, Missouri
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 747-WINE (9463)
Hosted by: Mark Pearce
The 2010 rendition of The Montserrat Poetry Festival is slated for May 23rd at Montserrat Vineyards, Montserrat, Missouri (USA).
Here is the line-up:
1:00 Katy Trail Trio*, Sedalia
1:20 Larry Welling, Kansas City
1:40 James Kneece, Independence
2:00 Christina Pacosz, Kansas City
2:20 Dave Ewing, Warrensburg
2:50 Alec Bell, London, U.K.
3:20 Gustavo Adolfo Aybar, Kansas City
3:40 Hubert Neth, Lee’s Summit
4:10 Jim Coffman, Columbia
4:40 Eva Ridenour, Armstrong
5:00 Walter Bargen, Ashland
5:30 Tantra Zawadi, New York City
6:00 Doug Kiburz, Sedalia
6:20 Debbie Noland, Sedalia
6:40 Glen Enloe, Independence
7:10 Larry Allen, Columbia
7:30 Mark Pearce, Warrensburg
7:50 Rachel Brown, Warrensburg
* Anna Lee Bail, Mable Fowler and Mary Frances Herndon
There are a few returnees and a number of new presenters this year. With over four dozen submissions, the field is strong and varied. Though it’s designed as a come-and-go affair, you might find yourself wanting to stay for all seven hours.
Those wanting to attend from out of town might choose to stay in nearby Warrensburg, Missouri, where there are three or four Bed and Breakfasts and several nice motels from which to choose. www.VisitWarrensburg.org
Greatest thanks to Montserrat Vineyards for hosting the event and to public television station KMOS-TV for helping to promote and sponsor it.
Love and Light,
Tantra-zawadi Mark Pearce, Host – Montserrat Poetry Festival
Miami the base and the sunset glow. Parties all day, no work all play. A city full of culture and different races. Let’s have a sip of a little something. Miami the city that keeps the roof blazing. We carry hits from night till the morning. There isn’t a city in the world like this, Miami bringing the heat for real.
We want to share this heat with you. Blazing soundtracks from South Africa to Miami: GIANT STEPS_BACK FROM MIAMI brings you a great track selection from DO IT NOW Recordings as featured on the hottest Miami dance floors. Turning local hits into international sensations.
A Breeze within a Breeze from Thee Gobbs reminiscent of a cool Miami easy, flowing, breezy. The saxophone as the main lead tells of a lazy Sunday afternoon, taking life in. Backed by a deep bassline, this track demands your souls’ attention.
Kafele brings us Stone Crazy. Could you be Stone Crazy for me? In Miami anything can happen. Love captured at its purest. Sultry, smooth and intriguing track. Gripping lyrics and beautiful vocals.
Expressive vocals from Dana Byrd integrated with the melodic sound in Secrets of Life by Nastee Nev. A percussive, jazzy track that will leave you singing along. Poetry by Tantra Zawadi somehow ties everything together, spoken out from a seemingly higher wisdom. Find yourself in Miami.
Anamura, as if to awaken you from your fears and inhibitions the pounding bassline hits your hearts pulse and resounds from deep within. SoundQuest takes you to the hottest clubs in Miami, 2’oclock in the morning and the crowd hypnotically moving together.
SoulAGENDA is known for his beautifully layered production and on Don’t Let Go, he delivers. Swift melodies take you to blue skies and sunshine beaches in Miami. Delightfully optimistic lyrics from Dana Byrd followed by tender poetic words from Tantra Zawadi capture this songs’ essence.
Saints takes you to the heat of a Miami club, throbbing baseline, playful keys and climaxing to an unexpected medley of percussions. T-Solo reinvents jazz, funk and a bit of tribal elements and brings them together perfectly.
Dana Byrd features on Here Again showcasing his versatility and original lyrics. Bossruu puts together the beautiful melodies and captivating bassline. This track is designed for sunsets or sunrises in Miami celebrating the beginning or the end of a great night out.
Some have said that Miami is Heaven on Earth. From the charming people you meet the amazing beaches and great clubs. Gee features Belcanto and truly epitomizes the atmosphere of feeling heaven deep in your soul.
Bossruu features talented singer Scotty P on Everything is Everything a track that will get you dancing to the pulsating drums and moving bassline. Perfect track for Miami moonlight nights, dancing like nothing even matters.
This is the genius of DO IT NOW Recordings artists and producers coming together to bring you GIANT STEPS_BACK FROM MIAMI.
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Enjoy the beautiful music and thank you for your inspiration, love and support!
Poets Dave Ewing and Tantra-zawadi
