Poet Taalam Acey
How did you get your start as a spoken word artist?
I began shortly after attending my first Spoken Word event in the mid 1990's. I was overwhelmed with the message and the energy of the crowd; so moved that I couldn't even stay and witness the entire show, because I wanted to participate but did not have a performance poem to share.
How would you describe your art?
I've always described my work as "abstract lucidity" meaning that I attempt to walk the line between being artistic and communicating with the grass roots. The artist in me reaches for new heights in imagery, cadence and language while the grass roots side strives to communicate as lucidly as possible.
Who would you say your work speaks to? Do you have a specific audience in mind?
I have a broad audience. However, the majority of my listeners tend to be in their late 20's and 30's. Most are women; though many men enjoy my messages and support my work. I write to manifest that which is in me and share what I've found.
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I began shortly after attending my first Spoken Word event in the mid 1990's. I was overwhelmed with the message and the energy of the crowd; so moved that I couldn't even stay and witness the entire show, because I wanted to participate but did not have a performance poem to share.
How would you describe your art?
I've always described my work as "abstract lucidity" meaning that I attempt to walk the line between being artistic and communicating with the grass roots. The artist in me reaches for new heights in imagery, cadence and language while the grass roots side strives to communicate as lucidly as possible.
Who would you say your work speaks to? Do you have a specific audience in mind?
I have a broad audience. However, the majority of my listeners tend to be in their late 20's and 30's. Most are women; though many men enjoy my messages and support my work. I write to manifest that which is in me and share what I've found.
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