::Kenya Christian::

Venue: Secrets Lounge, View Park Towers, Utalii Lane Date: Thursday, September 9th 2010 Time: 7:00 - 10:00 p.m Entrance: Ksh 150 (for reservations text 0723160575)

 The launch of the Christian spoken word album, featuring poets like Specyfyd, Pepe Haze, Nzilani, Number 8, X-Po among others. Come and support this! Brought to you by Mad Love Lounge and Full House Ent. Date: Saturday, August 28th 2010 Venue: Kenya National Archives Time: 4pm - 8pm Entrance: Ksh 300 (Advance Ksh.250 available at Keswick Bookshops or call 0720791604)

So, which has been your favourite Lyricist Lounge poem/poet so far?

Here's some new material from legendary spoken word artist Gil Scott-Heron . His latest album in 15 years I'm New Here out soon!   Listen: Gil Scott-Heron - "On Coming From A Broken Home"

Previously: Pastor Cox about Jay-Z's lyrics

Unless you have been living under a rock you will have noticed that poetry/open mic/spoken word events are like the hottest thing in Nairobi right now. I was out of the country for a number of years and had known about the growth of these events but was quite surprised and impressed at just how big this thing is becoming(it is still growing.)Right now your Nai joint/restaurant/cafe is not hip if you don't have some sort of open mic or artsy event happening there. Check out this(well done) short film on SLAM AFRICA an open mic/poetry event held regularly at Dass Ethiopian Restaurant . I am now a regular there(make sure you sample some injera ) and I must say it is quite addictive. Another one to check out is the Kwani? Open Mic held monthly at Club Soundd. Admittedly I didn't see such events becoming big in Nairobi but they seem to be spreading like wild fire right now, who ever thought Kenyans were so expressive? Well I think it's a great thing and the talent out ther...