The second annual BlackLift Music and Poetry Festival will take place from Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24 and will bring together Nashville for a multi-day, multi-venue experience combining poetry and music as we celebrate the power, influence, and potential of Black culture past, present, and future. Event When Location Sips & Stanzas Fri., […]
The second annual BlackLift Music and Poetry Festival will take place from Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24 and will bring together Nashville for a multi-day, multi-venue experience combining poetry and music as we celebrate the power, influence, and potential of Black culture past, present, and future. Event When Location Sips & Stanzas Fri., […]
The second annual BlackLift Music and Poetry Festival will take place from Friday, February 22 through Sunday, February 24 and will bring together Nashville for a multi-day, multi-venue experience combining poetry and music as we celebrate the power, influence, and potential of Black culture past, present, and future. Event When Location Sips & Stanzas Fri., […]
On Saturday, February 20, Southern Word will host the annual BlackLift Poetry House where new and established youth poets will share pieces commenting on Black culture past, present, and future sparked by their heroes and influences. The event includes a Freestyle Gallery in which some of the city’s top and newest freestyle artists take prompts […]
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), in partnership with Southern Word for the BlackLift Festival, presents Fine Tuning Masterclass: Your Voice, Your Story. In celebration of Black History Month, Fine Tuning will provide spoken word artists, songwriters, and singers the opportunity to engage in a masterclass on perfecting the art of storytelling, songwriting, […]
Taria Dares You to Ditty! Come enjoy a musical workshop with Taria Person, “The Realest Person.” Be prepared to write your own short poem that is meant to be sung and/or or rapped. You will have the chance to share your work with other LGBT+ young writers from the area, as well as enjoy some […]
On Saturday, February 26, Southern Word will host the annual BlackLift Poetry House where new and established poets and songwriters lift their voices to elevate the beauty and triumphs of Black culture. The event includes a Freestyle Gallery in which some of the city’s top and newest freestyle artists take prompts from the audience and […]
All Poets to the Stage: Nashville's dopest veteran and emerging spoken word artists take the stage for an unforgettable night of poetry and power! Join us on Saturday, February 26, at 7:00pm CT at Barbershop Theater for an Open Mic hosted by The BlackSon and Aubrey The Poet. Masks required. This event is 21+.This event […]
The "Ground We Stand On" was a multimedia project remembering and documenting a changing North Nashville in partnership with Urban Housing Solutions led by Saran "S-Wrap" Thompson. Join for this celebration and hear the results of pieces by Stephcynie, The BlackSon, K.H.A.O.S., D-Revolution, Diallo, Mike Hicks, S-Wrap, and Writer's Block. Attend in-person at 2125 26th […]
