January 21, 2017 1:10 PM EST – Artist Aja Monet recited a poem titled “My mother was a freedom fighter” at the Women’s March on Washington. Monet told the crowds that language is powerful and it was “the power of words” that got President Trump into office. (The Washington Post)
“Melissa Williams,” Aja Monet reads, “Darnisha Harris.” Her voice is strong; it marches along, but it shakes a little, although not from nerves. She’s performing a poem that includes the forgotten names of girls and women who’ve been injured or killed by the police. She finishes forcefully, then pauses, exhales. “Can I do that again?” she asks. “It’s my first time reading it out loud,…
This fall Aja Monet will be back in Europe for her 3rd tour. Keep an eye on the calendar, facebook page and twitter for the announcement of details.
I am honored to share “NoMaDs” with you all. Here is a song & poem I recorded while living in Paris with music by Buddy Sativa & Nicky Lars. I am so grateful to have collaborated with my good friend Ben Connors to illustrate visuals for this piece and to have worked with Piers Dennis on filming the whole process. I have so many dreams…
Legal H.S. Brooklyn, NY. Candid in the classroom by @unapologeticshay #poetry #pushschools #urbanarts
❤ Last night I rambled in front of a beautiful room of souls. Thank you to everyone that made their way to witness my vulnerable heart. It was sold out. I’m honored to accomplish that here in my hometown of NYC. #cubana #poetry #storytelling
TONIGHT We Shine! “Querida Revolución, Soy Tu Nieta” December 6th, 2013 7pm-9pm $12before/$15at door… www.nuyorican.org #cuba #havana #poetry #nofilter shot by@daphnekolader
Handmade merch available tomorrow at my show! So looking forward to this. ❤ #poetry #ajamonet
TOMORROW!! “Querida Revolución, Soy Tu Nieta” December 6th, 2013 7pm-9pm $12before/$15at door. Purchase tickets at: www.nuyorican.org. PRESALE IS OVER AT 5PM TOMORROW. See you soon! #cuba #guantanamo #santiago #havana #ajamonet #poetry #nyc
