(The Root) — Harlem’s MIST Theater welcomed in a familiar sort of artistic renaissance on Wednesday night, one that had begun in 2002 and been centered on featuring the country’s top spoken-word ...

Critics and audiences alike shouted their approval when spoken word came to the Great White Way in November 2002 by way of "Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam on Broadway." Further proof that the ...

Marc Bamuthi Joseph has won four national poetry slams and appeared on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam. He’s been hailed by critics as being one of the most compelling and important spoken-word performance ...

2003 Tony Awards Best Special Theatrical Event Kimora Lee Simmons 2003 Tony Awards Best Special Theatrical Event Jeffrey Chartier 2003 Tony Awards Best Special Theatrical Event Stacy Carter 2003 Tony ...

The newly relocated troupe from up Columbus, Ohio, way makes its Valley debut with a performance by its slam team, a women-only slam, an open mic, and a special appearance by Lau (pictured), whose ...

Better Than: A night at home watching Def Poetry Jam. I admit I’ve always secretly wanted to be a spoken-word poet. Witty, charismatic and thought-provoking; what’s not to love? But the ability to ...

According to Bruce George, executive producer of HBO’s Def Poetry Jam, true success means doing “something you eat, drink, sleep and breathe.” George’s lecture last night in Warren Hall, sponsored by ...

If you're one of the prosperous few that can afford to subscribe to TigerTV's Total Tiger Movie Package, perhaps you ought to have tuned in to HBO last Sunday night for the season finale of "Def ...

Yasiin Bey began his career as a child actor before rising to fame as Mos Def in Hip Hop and film. His 2011 name change reflected a personal and artistic transformation. These photos highlight his ...

2003 Tony Awards Best Special Theatrical Event Kimora Lee Simmons 2003 Tony Awards Best Special Theatrical Event Jeffrey Chartier 2003 Tony Awards Best Special Theatrical Event Stacy Carter 2003 Tony ...