Russell Summons Def Poetry Jam On Broadway ...And More
Edited by
Danny Simmons
Conceived by Stan Lathan and Russell Simmons
"Exuberant, powerful and electric! These poets seize us with rhythm and passion.
They give us romance, realism, comedy, and politics. That's entertainment!" —The
New York Times
"The rap world had better be careful. It is getting dangerously close to
mainstream acceptance." —Time
 Where
Walt Whitman meets Jay-Z. Where Emily Dickinson meets Mary J. Blige. It's
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam, the lyrical, smart, hilarious, and searingly
honest show that became true Broadway phenomenon, drawing huge cheers nightly,
earning critical raves and the 200 Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event.
RUSSELL SIMMONS DEF POETRY JAM on BROADWAY ... and MORE, edited by Danny Simmons
and conceived by Stan Lathan an Russell Simmons brings this not-to-be-missed
theatrical experience to the page, collecting the work of nine gifted poets
speaking from the heart about everything from love to sex, politics, and Krispy
Kreme donuts.RUSSELL SIMMONS DEF POETRY JAM on BROADWAY
... and MORE showcases works from well-established and up-and-coming
poets—including Suheir Hammad, author of Born Palestinian, Bom Black; Black Ice,
a.k.a. Lamar Manson, the first spoken word artist to be signed to Def Jam
records; Beau Sia, author of A Night Without Armor II: The Revenge, and a
two-time National Poetry Slam champion; and Poetri, one of the founders of
Lounge in Los Angeles.
Essential for every fan of contemporary poetry,
RUSSELL SIMMONS DEF POETRY JAM on BROADWAY ... and MORE is a cutting-edge
and constantly surprising volume that takes a fresh, exuberant, sometimes
insightful, often comedic look at who we are and where we are today.
About the Authors
Danny Simmons is a poet, artist, cofounder of Def Poetry Jam, and author of
Three Days As the Crow Flies. He heads the Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation
with his brother, Russell. Music mogul and entrepreneur, Stan Lathan, an
award-winning television producer-director, is partnered with Russell Simmons in
Simmons-Lathan Entertainment, which develops television series, specials, and
movies. Russell Simmons, CEO of Rush Communications, has brought hip-hop to the
forefront of popular culture—most notably through his immensely successful
record label, Def Jam.
Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on
Broadway...And More
Edited by Danny Simmons
Conceived by Stan Lathan and Russell Simmons
Atria Books
ISBN: 0-74-34-7622-0
Price: $12.00
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