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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.
“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.
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!
Emet Productions Announces New Album “The Messenger: Chapter One”
HONOLULU — February 23, 2010 — Today the independent artist known as Tshombe (the Poet) announces the release of his new album “The Messenger: Chapter One.” It has been two years and few hundred poems since his last solo project. In the early months of 2009 Tshombe released his first collaboration project free to the public as an appreciation to the supporters of his art. Tshombe’s second solo project has been long awaited and has been kept quiet in regards to a definitive release date, but the wait is over. “The Messenger” is here and is available via TuneCore, iTunes, and Amazon for the low price of $6.93.
Chapter One is the beginning of a series of releases under the title of The Messenger that will focus on Tshombe’s new perspective on purpose driven poetry and the “spoken word/performance poetry” art form. This new outlook and transformation began with a deeper look at the arts of “spoken word” poetry, its history, and the rapidly emerging generation of pseudo-poets in today’s highly expressive atmosphere. After three long years of interviewing prominent poets/artists on Freedom Verse Café, studying the works of poets from Amiri Baraka to the young Autum Ashante; His strong messages and tonality will indeed rock your thought process, and you will feel the strength of his faith and convictions in delivery. So I invite you to pick up The Messenger: Chapter One today! Available NOW!!!
For more information on The Messenger:
www.tshombethepoet.com
847.201.4741
Tshombe.sekou@gmail.com
