Marsha Carter is a modern day poet. She was born and raised in Detroit and uses her personal life experiences in her performances. Her writing style is simple. She transforms life’s lessons into poetry. Her goal is to bring people closer to God by including messages about the Bible in her work. In December 2006, she independently produced her first CD “Broccoli Don’t taste Like Peach Cobbler.” The CD combines Marsha’s powerful delivery of poetry over jazz and soulful beats. People describe her CD as “down to earth,” “funny,” “professional” and “very strong opinions.”
In 2007, she was selected from a pool of 500 to perform as a finalist at the Music Hall for Detroit’s “Bring-It Talent Competition.” After competing against over 40 poets, she was one of four picked to represent Detroit at the 2007 National Poetry Slam in Austin, TX. The Detroit team placed in the top 25. Well known radio host of Mix 92.3 and motivational speaker Frankie Darcell’s asked Marsha to perform on her debut CD “Nourishment for the Soul.” She has opened, hosted or shared the stage with the following performers: KRS-ONE, Amel Larriuex, Anthony David, Jaquar Wright, Sparrow, Doc Holiday, Cel, Katrina Storm, Monica Blaire and L’Renee. She also worked with Mosaic Thump at the 2007 SoulTrack Independent Music Awards at Cobo Hall, as well as the Urban Organic music festival.
She was the keynote speaker for the graduating class of Lessinger Middle School, as well as Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s (Delta Chi Chapter) annual scholarship ball in Kalamazoo, MI.
In 2006, she served as resident host of “Unrestricted Soul” open mic at Motown Soul Food Café, formerly Grand City Grille. In 2005, she hosted a successful jazz & poetry night at Magnolia Key Club. She won first place in 2004 at Mix 92.3 “Talent under the Stars” contest and opened for a tribute concert to Marvin Gaye. In addition, Marsha has written customized poems for numerous weddings, anniversaries, retirement parties, churches and non-profit groups.
In 1994, she received her B.A. in Communications from Western Michigan University and in 1996 was awarded her M.A. in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Currently, she works for a public relations firm in Detroit. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and the National Public Relations Society of America. When she is not managing her poetry career, she is simply called “Ma-Ma” by her busy toddler Malone.
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