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Haiti - Culture : «Slam nights» to the FOKAL 10/04/2011 14:59:54
Poetic movement, social and cultural, the slam appears to Chicago in the 80s. It inherits from European, American and African poetic culture by adding the firm will to give the floor to all. Based on the concept of community, the slam affirms the democratic nature of poetry and adds a dimension of entertainment. A young writer in Chicago, Marc Smith, baptizes the slam movement in a bar called the Green Mill, while he organised poetry competitions (Uptown Poetry Slam) arbitrated by the public. "Slam is based on writing but you have to slam the words, the rhythm is essential, time, intonation, a certain energy and studied gestures", defines the Belgian slammer K'ptain Dom. By organizing these two nights "Slam nights", the American Corner trying to promote a tradition of slam in the country, because this form of artistic expression leaves a large space of independence to those who practice it. To participate, simply remove your free invitations to the FOKAL from Monday, April 11. The places are limited. HL/ HaitiLibre / FOKAL
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