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SUMMARY:Hear Me\, See Me Multilingual Poetry Performance
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of powerful performances blending poetry\, music and movement.\nThursday\, May 15\, 2025\nThe Oak Cliff Assembly | 919 Morrell Ave.\n7pm\n$25\nAbout The Performers\nBlack Ceasar is a a poet\, author\, teacher\, filmmaker\, and artist. A Mississippi native\, he is now based in Dallas\, Texas\, having performed with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers\, and having received special recognition from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. He holds a degree in Education from Texas A&M University at Commerce\, and is actively involved in the Gifted & Talented program at Paul Quinn College\, an historically black college and university (HBCU) located in Dallas. \n  \nBoaz Curry El is an experienced saxophonist with 35 years in the music industry. He has performed in various settings\, including bands\, stage productions\, and solo gigs. Boaz holds a Master’s degree in Jazz Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington (UTA). \nIn addition to performing\, he is dedicated to teaching and inspiring others through music. Boaz aims to share the joy of music with those around him\, encouraging creativity and a love for the art form. \nDawn is a poet\, musician\, and content creator in Dallas\, Texas. Passionate about holistic health and wellness\, she aims to empower others through creativity and mindful living while building a platform as an entrepreneur to inspire balance and personal growth. She is a co-hosts of Now That’s Heavy\, a podcast that provides perspectives about life and lessons to help educate and inform the next generation. \n  \nBroderick Lamonze Eggins is a seasoned percussionist and music educator from Fort Worth\, Texas\, with over 22 years of experience in performance\, instruction\, and ministry. A proud graduate of Grambling State University with a B.A. in Music (Percussion)\, Broderick has taught at Universal Academy in Irving\, Dunbar High School\, and Wilson Music Studio. He serves as the Minister of Music at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church\, and remains an active member of the Grambling State University Alumni Drumline. \nOfelia “MexMama” Faz-Garza is a mama\, poet\, and cultural promotora from Dallas’s Oak Cliff neighborhood\, reflecting the layered experiences of Mexican\, Tejanx\, and Xicanx life in America. Her poetry and reflections have appeared in Women in Nature: An Anthology\, Outrage: A Protest Anthology for Injustice in a Post 9/11 World\, BASTA! 100+ Latinas Speak Out Against Violence Against Women\, Voces Anthology\, and more. She is the founder of Cascabel Group\, an organization dedicated to building community through literary and cultural arts. \nFavian Herrera Jr. and Madi Frampton-Herrera bring over two decades of dance experience and an impressive list of accolades to their performances. Both are graduates of Booker T. Washington HSPVA (2004 & 2015). Madi\, a former competitive dancer\, earned top titles and performed alongside Bollywood superstars\, commissioned original work\, while honing her craft throughout her dance journey\, as well as teacher at Jesus Moroles Expressive Arts Vanguard. Favian\, a former resident choreographer for the Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico\, is a sought-after choreographer across the nation for stage/commercial\, and currently pursuing his law degree. Their combined talents are showcased in the Herrera Dance Project\, the name under which they collectively perform and teach. \nLyrik Hunter is a published author\, singer/songwriter\, actress\, recording artist\, host\, teaching artist\, mentor and more. Conquering her stage fright in 2020\, she has since developed a significant following\, traveling internationally to perform her work. She is the former CEO/Co-Owner of “The Brown Sugah Lounge\,” and represents 1/3 of the Denton Black Film Festival’s Poetry Slam 2024 Champion Team\, S.I.P. (SISTAS IN POETRY). Visit her linktree site for more info/booking details: linktr.ee/lyrik_hunter \n  \nTanesiamusic is artist\, singer\, and songwriter. She is originally from Crystal Springs\, MS\, but moved to Houston\, TX\, where she lived for 14 years\, first appearing on the Street 93.3 radio station with Ms. Fiyamediamogul. She now lives in Dallas/Fort Worth\, and has released 3 EPs of music\, the latest of which is entitled “Breaking The Silence\,” available on all platforms. \n  \nSteven Tate is a skilled keyboardist\, music producer\, and audio professional with expertise in live performance\, sound design\, recording and mixing\, audio editing\, and MIDI programming. Specializing in genres such as Gospel\, R&B\, Soul\, Blues\, and Jazz\, he is recognized for his precise ear and warm\, approachable presence. Graduating in Audio Production B. S.\, Steven excels in collaboration and project management\, ensuring seamless execution of creative music and audio projects. \n  \nTyc Veronica is a poet\, leader\, event planner and more. She has been writing since elementary school and performing since 18. Veronica’s writing consists of Christian Filipino heritage and American culture. She strives to be an outlet for upcoming artists and hopes to use her talents to touch others on a national scale. \n  \n  \nTrang Quỳnh Thị Vũ (she/her) is a spoken word artist with two published works: Inferno\, Purgatorio\, Paradiso and Poetree of Life. She began writing poetry at 9 years old and began performing in 2016\, having hosted many events including Rising Voices Community Open Mic. Outside of poetry and writing\, she works in Film & Commercial Production and runs Trang Vu Productions which offers photography\, videography\, and video editing services. She is currently a Programs Assistant for Pegasus Media Project. \n  \nSponsored by Oak Cliff Cultural Center. \n \nPLANNING TO GET TICKETS TO MULTIPLE EVENTS? CHECK OUT THE DALLAS IS LIT! LITERATI FESTIVAL PASS\nGet tickets to Hear Me\, See Me
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/hear-me-see-me-2025/
LOCATION:The Oak Cliff Assembly\, 919 Morrell Ave.\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75203
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