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Ras
Mo's performances
range from spoken word and storytelling to poetry and songs accompanied
by drumming , and/or with live or recorded riginal music.
These riveting stage performances combine the folklore and rhythms of the
Eastern Caribbean with urban US styles. His lyrics explore the struggles of
today's youth, the resistance of the poor to oppression, the pranks of
jumbies and other mythic beings, the hopes and grief of immigrants, the
need for men to oppose the abuse of women and to value and support their
children, and the powers of nature, Jah, and human love. .
Ras Mo has published
three books of poetry and released his third recording (CD/Cassette),
Tjebe/Hold On, in 1998.He is
working on a soon-to-be-released CD, Pink & Blue, comprising the musical core of the Pink & Blue
performances and teaching curriculum.
Ras Mo adapts his performances to the purpose of the event, such as a conference,
celebration, training session, or concert, and to the listeners and participants:L
children, young adults, adult and community audiences.
Performance Packages
Poetry/Spoken Word/ Storytelling
Ras Mo as a solo performer presents his original stories and poems, with percussion
and dynamic stage performance.
Drumming
Ras Mo aperforms traditional and original songs and poems with a group of two
to six percussionists playing exciting Caribbean and African rhythms.
Pink and Blue
Songs and poems for violence and STD prevention education. These performances/presentations
are adapted for classroom or stage performances depending on setting or budget.
(See Pink & Blue Project)
World Caribbean Music & Urban Music Concerts
Ras Mo performs with a full band including bass, keyboards, guitar, drums,
percussion and background vocals.
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