SWAAM
SPOKEN WORD ART & MUSIC

A platform where a plethora of Artistic, Creative, and Eclectic individuals Present Positive Pieces of Profound work.

Experience the Passion of these Poets as they Expose and Explore their vulnerability by leaving pieces of their

Soul and remnants of their Hearts on the stage.

OUR NEW LOCATION!!

Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center
4305 Degnan Blvd,
Los Angeles, CA, 90008

Our Next Edition

At the iconic

Barbara Morrison Performing Arts Center

Open Mic, Live Band, Catered Food, Wine Bar, VIP with bottle service

With incredible feature artists for your listening pleasure.

FRIDAY

Sept 15th, 2023

8:00pm - 12:00am

Our Featured Artist

"Art.Us Mansoir"

A Singer, Poet and Musician from Leimert Park Village where he performs regularly. He is also one of the original members of the Leimert Park Poets founded in 1998. Art.Us has studied music here in LA and has a degree in music and commercial voice. His musical accomplishments include the group project The Leimert Park Poets" as well as his own solo project entitled "Muse (life is)"and "Why Christ died" A Praise Poetry Project". He likes to mix music with poetry and song to create his eclectic and unique style. Inspired by one of his greatest influences ,Gil Scott-Heron, who also used this same formula.

Art.Us Mansoir is a stage name and it simply means: With ART and US MAN SOARS HIGHER aka Art.Us Mansoir.

Still only $10 before 8:30, $15 after

So, come on thru and help us Po-et On!

HOSTED BY: LORENZO FRANK

PRODUCED BY: DENNIS DeLOACH

Family, Artist, Poet, Warrior, Loyal, Committed, Passionate, Loving, Provider, Protector, Dad, Spiritual, Lifetime Student constantly learning to be a better Brother, Father, Lover, and Warrior for my people Let's get Free!

He is the author of 'Nzinga Teaches/Learns a Lesson' book series.

aka dePoet

Spoken Word artist, vocalist, songwriter, playwright and producer. He has authored two self-published books, and recorded three poetry and music CDs.

He is also the CEO & Curator of DBI African American Art.com