presents
WordPlay: Poetry. Music. Art.
Sunday, August 31, 2008 @ 7pm
Roof Terrace, Altamont Court Hotel
1-5 Altamont Terrace, New Kingston
with live performances by:
SAGE
"I would like to go on stage and feel in my words the total potential in my mind at the time. My motivation is to see my Jamaicans being educated to the highest level." - Sage
NINA KARLE
Nina really discovered her unique style, performing with the all Japanese blues/rock/jazz band Blue Mountain while teaching English in Nagoya Japan. She comes across with a seductive tone that captivates her audience. She has been on tour with many reggae artists including I-Wayne, Richie Spice, Chuck Fender Sly & Robbie and Sinead OConnor.
JANINE CUNNINGHAM
Old school blues improvisation meets hard hitting lyrical prowess in a rich imaginative blend of vocal clarity and complexity. Janine brings her refreshing mix of contemporary and conscious poetry to the stage and delivers a mature, sophisticated style of "Root, Rock, Jazz" with a unique and captivating energy all of her own.
AMIQUE
This talented singer has shared a stage with Beenie Man, Keith Sweat as well as Tanto Metro and Devontae to name a few. Amique tells persons interested in the industry, 'if this is what you really want to do, let noone [discourage you]...keep trying'.
WITH A SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMANCE BY
EMPRESS
Past Host of 'Di Show' on RETV, Reggae Entertainment on BET J and Musical Passport on Bet J, Empress is the current host of The Magnum Kings and Queens of Dancehall show and black history specials on TVJ. She states, "My style is a confused and eclectic blend of reggae yard-soul with a touch of jazz". Raised in Trelawny, Jamaica, Miami, Florida, and Australia, there is no doubt she is the definition of 'yardie' but with an international 'flava'.
AND PRESENTING THE RIVETING UNIA POET
Hosted by Mo' Scherrie
The winner of various national awards for her poetry, Mo Scherrie is also an author with a book in production as well as the creator and director of "Concept One", the name behind videos such as Tarrus Riley's 'She's Royal'.
THE AUGUST 31ST SHOW WILL FEATURE ART DISPLAYS FROM JAMAICA'S MOST TALENTED UNDERGORUND DESIGNERS AND PAINTERS. COME BROWSE ART, BOOKS AND EXPERIENCE WordPlay: poetry.music.art.
Admisson: $500 presold, $700 @ the gate
Get your WordPlay tickets early.
Ticket Outlets: Bookophilia Bookstore & Cafe @ 92 Hope Road (beside Starapples)
T.G.I. Fridays' Kingston @ Hope Road
BOOTH SPACES ARE STILL AVAILABLE!!
If you are an artist (painter, designer, jewellery maker, sculptor etc.) then you have the opportunity to promote/sell your pieces at WordPlay. Contact 876-631-7433 or 876-894-7265 NOW to book your space at Kingston's most eclectic live music show.
SIMPLE CHAOS ENTERTAINMENT WOULD LIKE TO THANK THE FOLLOWING FOR THEIR GRACIOUS SPONSORSHIP OF WORDPLAY:
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