[Yale-readings] 9-30: SHIHAN Performance

[Kuhl, Nancy]

This Wednesday, September 30, Jook Songs (the Asian American writing workshop/performance group at Yale) is hosting SHIHAN -- one of the most amazing slam poets in the nation and the 2004 HBO Def Poetry Jam champion. The event will be held at the AfAm House Gallery (211 Park Street). Shihan will perform at 7pm + Q&A to follow. Come early to grab good seats!

Here's a taste:
Shihan, "Flashy Words": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LusRcLdvDgc&feature=related

Shihan is undoubtedly one of the most dynamic spoken word artists of our generation. He's the most viewed poet on YouTube and the only poet to have a poem named 'download of the week' on iTunes. This National Poetry Slam Champion (2004) and National Poetry Slam Finalist (2nd in 2001, 5th in 2003 and 3rd in 2005) has been featured on a variety of media outlets including 7 appearances on HBO's Def Poetry, KCET, PBS, NBC, Oxygen Network, Current TV, Nike's Battlegrounds, Macy's, Reebok, Adidas, NBA, CNN, Artisan Films' Belly DVD, Macy's, Complex and Billboard Magazine, several national commercial spots, 6National Tours including the Tony Award Winning Russell Simmons presents Def Poetry Jam International Tour and 2 upcoming Spoken Word documentaries with theatrical releases, SP!T and the sequel to 1997's cult doc Slam Nation, Slam Planet. His abilities to transcend cultural and generational boundaries have made Shihan a much sought after talent.

Facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=173701605294




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Michelle Ho
Berkeley 2011
Yale University
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