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Savon Bartley

Savon Bartley

Savon’s performances are a blend of contemporary rhythm and blues poetry, infused with inspiring and informative ballads.

His poetry explores a range of human experiences, touching on the struggles that bring us to our knees, as well as the moments that lift us up with laughter. By infusing his words with modern language and rhythm, Savon creates a unique form of “word music” that blurs the line between poetry and song, expressing a message of resilience in the face of adversity.

His performances feature heart-wrenching stories of heartbreak, social injustice, and the black experience, as well as moments of lighthearted humor that fill the room with joy. After an hour-long performance or writing workshop, attendees come away with a deeper appreciation of poetry and a wider understanding of the human experience.

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Blues Poems: Borrowing From Song To Write About What’s Wrong
This poetry workshop focuses on teaching students about the African American oral tradition and the musical tradition of blues poetry. The blues are often about struggle and depression but they are also full of determination to overcome difficulty “through sheer toughness of spirit.” This resilience in the face of hardship is one of the hallmarks of the blues poem. Classic and contemporary rhythm and blues music will serve as inspiration for the students’ poems. Through guided exercises and independent writing, students will explore the themes and structure of blues poetry and develop their own unique voices in this genre.

By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a blues poem of their own and gained a deeper appreciation for the rich cultural heritage of blues music and poetry.

The Poetics of Liberation: Looking Back To Envision The Future
In this poetry workshop, students will discover how looking back at our past can help us see our future. Through guided exercises and independent writing, students will answer the questions of how do poets write liberatory futures into being. How do poets use language to disrupt an unjust world and what language is helpful in discussing a writer’s craft?

By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a poem of their own and gain a deeper understanding of their own liberation.

What is a poem? Writing Towards a Wilder Definition of Poetry
The goal of this poetry workshop is NOT to define poetry, but rather to redefine it. To shift it beyond the expectations of the students and in doing so to make poetry something that any student might create.

By the end of the workshop, students will have completed a poem of their own, redefined what poetry is for them, and gained more confidence in their own writing skills.

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Savon’s performances are a blend of contemporary rhythm and blues poetry, infused with inspiring and informative ballads.

His poetry explores a range of human experiences, touching on the struggles that bring us to our knees, as well as the moments that lift us up with laughter. By infusing his words with modern language and rhythm, Savon creates a unique form of “word music” that blurs the line between poetry and song, expressing a message of resilience in the face of adversity.

His performances feature heart-wrenching stories of heartbreak, social injustice, and the black experience, as well as moments of lighthearted humor that fill the room with joy. After an hour-long performance or writing workshop, attendees come away with a deeper appreciation of poetry and a wider understanding of the human experience.

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Savon’s performances are a blend of contemporary rhythm and blues poetry, infused with inspiring and informative ballads.

His poetry explores a range of human experiences, touching on the struggles that bring us to our knees, as well as the moments that lift us up with laughter. By infusing his words with modern language and rhythm, Savon creates a unique form of “word music” that blurs the line between poetry and song, expressing a message of resilience in the face of adversity.

His performances feature heart-wrenching stories of heartbreak, social injustice, and the black experience, as well as moments of lighthearted humor that fill the room with joy. After an hour-long performance or writing workshop, attendees come away with a deeper appreciation of poetry and a wider understanding of the human experience.

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