go to www.yunusquddus.com for my resume
Yunus Quddus father took him to jazz poetry clubs to expose him to poetry. In the sixth grade he
wrote his first poem. Bored with conventional storytelling and books he read in grade school, he
would skim through, take the sentences, and try to make them rhyme. His ability to take words
and write completely different stories, showed his vast literary talents. At the age of 19, Yunus
went public with his poetry for the first time at Brave New World in Philadelphia. He has set a
lifelong goal to be heard globally. He is also founder and President of Johnson & Wales
Underground Poetry Club, which brings together other artistic minds to share their literary
talents. Yunus has appeared on Brown University Radio and WDAJ am The Drive with Angelo
Marinoch. He has set a goal to create music that can bring all ethnic cultures and background
under one umbrella, without disrespecting oneself or belittling women. "Pick up a dictionary like
Malcolm X and tell your story. Write clean pure music and words that still tell true experiences
of love, spirituality, and poetic testimonies on life. He has taught poetry and acting at the Met
Technical Center, Johnson & Wales Poetry Club and CCRI In 2005 he opened for Philadelphia's
legendary poet Ursula Rucker and HBO Def Jam Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo at Sound Session. Yunus
finished second place in poetry slams at the Lizard Lounge, Boston and AS220 in Providence.
Yunus has released three tracks on a poetry mix CD entitled Know Words-Volume I with the
Quiet Nation Label, and completed a CD entitled Lost thoughts of Poetry. He is working on a
chapbook entitled Lost Poets, a book of poems from the album and poems he has memorized
over the past 15 years. This is only the beginning for a student/poet/teacher and counselor who
puts passion into the art of poetry.
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WHERE HAS SPITTIN IMAGES PERFORMED?????
PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER.
MIXED MAGIC THEATRE IN FUNDA FEST 6.
AS220 DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE.
PERISHABLE THEATRE.
THE PROVIDENCE BLACK REPERTORY
THEATRE COMPANY IN SOUND SESSION 2006. TAZZA CAFE.
LOOM STUDIOS IN STRAIGHT MIXED CULTURE 4 + 5.
JOHNSON AND WALES UNIVERSITY IN JWU POETRY JAM AND DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH POETRY NIGHT.
THE MET TECHNICAL AND REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER.
PROGRESSIONS NIGHT CLUB IN BROCKTON , MA.
HOLIDAY INN .ATLANTA , GA FOR BLACK POETRY CAFE REUNION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Spittin' Images
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Introduction to its origin:
The inception of Spittin' Images took place in late 2005 in Providence, Rhode
Island in a small studio above the Cuban Revolution located in the heart of the
theatre district. Political activist and local filmmaker, Napoleon X invited
four poets to each write a poem based on his short-documentary film, Black Men
Can Fly. The film briefly illustrates how George S. Lima, a black aviator,
educator and activist overcame poverty, prejudice, adversity and ignorance to
become an American hero. During the process of composing their individual poems based on Lima's life, the
artists discovered that many of Lima's life experiences mirrored their own lives.
This common thread became the impetus for joining forces to form a collective
performance group. The group was originally called, Protown Princes of Poetry,
and later it was amended to Spittin' Images.
Spittin' Images is a fusion of contemporary urban rhythms mixed with Spoken Word
and influenced by elements of jazz, gospel, blues and hip-hop. Comprised of
award-winning slam poets and accomplished musicians, the trio performs
material that speaks to a universal audience while staying true to it
beginnings as an instrument for encouragement and social change. With an
emphasis on exploring the common characteristic found in music from Negro
spirituals to contemporary hip-hop, Spittin' Images endeavor to positively affect
the Black consciousness.
The group addresses issues such as social equality, racial discrimination,
fatherhood, and substance abuse with a variety of unique perspectives, hoping to
motivate others to become socially conscious citizens that strive to address
injustice in their community. Each spoken word piece artfully blends singing and
beat-boxing to encourage a dialogue that effectively challenges popular
stereotypes and preconceived notions of the black male identify.
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LAWRENCE NUNES: Poetic Soul A native of Providence, RI, Lawrence made his first debut in 1992 with a book of poetry called "Black Images." Poetry became an outlet for his creativity. It was inevitable to collaborate music with Lawrence's spoken word. Thus Lawrence became acquainted with Ken Bento (ALIAS SKY). By 2002, Lawrence had written his second book called "When Reality Sets In."A poet, a play writer, a vocalist and a minister of the Christian faith. Born and raised in Providence, RI. Married with two children. His recent CD called Hearts Unveiled is filled with poetry and song. It touches the soul of a personLawrence has co-written and performed from his short stories and plays. One of such is a play called Gems. A play based on domestic and sexual abuse against womenLawrence volunteers his time as a consultant for Sojourner House. Sojourner House is a place that makes the connection with HIV and domestic abuse. Lawrence also takes the time to minister at Disciples of Christ Mission Church within his community. The churches main target is feeding the homeless.Lawrence Nunes says "that a majority of my artistic work comes from issues that deteriorate my community. I just absorb these issues that I'm surrounded by and release my thoughts on paper. I hope that my writing and music plays a big role towards social changes."Lawrence Nunes is known for opening up acts with his poetry. Having a cameo appearance on television hosted by George Castro
