Open Mic, Tuesday, September 2
Written by Kwani · August 25, 2008
Next month’s Kwani? Poetry Open Mic will feature Karest Lewela. Buried deep in the essence of African Renaissance, Karest is touted as an advocate for social justice. A lover of the alternative sound, Karest’s diction is well thought out, incisive and bound to inspire thought and introspection. No stranger to controversy, Karest weaves creatively in between difficult issues without being prescriptive. His poetry is often cryptic, his free style is rich in word play and his performance on stage is resounding.
The event is hosted by Cindy Ogana and held every first Tuesday of the month at Club Soundd. Poets (not singers please) who wish to take part in the Open Mic session should attend the sound check strictly between 5 & 6 pm on the day of the event. No late entries will be accepted. Please bring a printout of your work with you.
The event starts promptly at 7pm on Tuesday 2nd September, and entry is only KSh100.
Please ensure that we get less drunks and more literary enthuasts. O.M has become very noisy of late such that you cant hear the poets as they perform. Maybe you raise the entry fee or? Otherwise keep up the good work you’re doing. Pamoja
i also agree with kingwa, the event are getting very noisy and people dont respect the artists as they perform. this is not cool. maybe there should be a plea or somehting for people in attendance to shush or get kicked out or somehting. i think every poet that performs deserves to be heard.
ive over heard people say open mic is not for mature crowd and that its just for kids, i dont think it should be like that. it should have the same seriousness as the sunday salon.
I agree with both contributors and having previously performed there, it pretty disheartening reciting a poem amidst the giggles and chatter of unconcerned patrons.
Dear Poets/Writers,
Hi there! I’m glad and kindly wish to inform you that, as member of World Poets Society and a poet for peace,I’ve been cordially invited to attend the prestigious
4th. International Writers Festival-India
(29-30 November, 2008 at Ambala Cantt-Haryana-India)
Festival Details & Registration Form available at:
http://www.indianwriters.org
http://www.writersclubinternational.org
But I’m afraid and very sad,because it seems this invitation gonna hit a snag due to lack of funds for travel my arrangements,registration fee,passport,airticket and visa to India.Please would you kindly help me?
I hope my request will be highly considered in due course.Looking forward to hear from you soonest.
Yours truly,
Walter Keyombe
Nairobi, Kenya.