Black Beats: Amiri Baraka in Conversation

Before the Beats there was Jazz poetry. Experience an unmissable visit by the world-renowned poet Amiri Baraka, formerly known as LeRoi Jones, a leading figure of the evolution of the spoken word genre, who has influenced politics, artistic practice and cultural change on an international scale. During this event, Baraka will be offering readings and performance from the rich collection of his work.

The reading will be preceded by a Q & A with Baraka on his career and influences.