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Poetry

"SPEAK THE MIND" Poetry Night at Bassline

THE poetry programme is about: developing movement for personal and cultural awakening and emotional growth and expression; making a difference through engaged performance poetry interwoven with earth sounds, world rhythms and the visual and dramatic arts; and establishing forums for learning and development, expression and healing through play.

 This year's line up is a mix of American, Caribbean and African poets.

When: 13 September 2008
Where: Bassline
Time: 7.30pm
Entrance fee: R50 (includes Computicket fees)

LNM Entertainment The line-up
Local performers

  • Bianca Williams
  • Ewok
  • Ntsiki Mazwai
  • Khoi Khonnexion
  • Phillippa Yaa de Villiers
  • Prof. Pitika Ntuli
  • Matodzi Gift Ramashia

    • International performers

  • Cosmas Mairosi (Zimbabwe)
  • Roger Bonair-Agard (Trinidad/USA)
  • Imani Woomera (Kenya)
  • Nastio Mosquito (Angola)
  • Outspoken (Zimbabwe)
  • Tamika Harper AKA Georgia Me (USA)

    • Music

  • Kwani Experience (unplugged) featuring Pops Mohamed
  • DJ Kenzhero

    • MC

  • Flo


    • For more information contact:
    Langa Mancunga
    012 327 6163
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