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Poetry in Motion: From Sound Systems to Storytelling & Spoken Truths
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In this episode of Creatives Like Us, host Angela interviews performance poet Adisa, also known as The Verbaliser. Adisa shares his creative journey, beginning with his early involvement in Jamaican sound system culture and moving into poetry as a more meaningful and mature form of expression. He talks about being inspired by his father’s love of music and the discipline it taught him, as well as the importance of having role models and mentors in his early career.
Adisa discusses his work in schools and with corporate clients, using poetry as a tool to build confidence, cultural awareness, and connection. He reflects on the lack of Black history in mainstream education and how this drives his work with young people, especially African Caribbean boys. He also speaks about his involvement with the Black Unity Bike Ride, his love of cycling, and a passion project called The Poetry Pedlar. The episode ends with a live reading of his poem Take Time and a quick-fire Q&A. It’s a grounded and reflective conversation about creativity, culture, and using your voice with purpose.
The late and great poet - Benjamin Zephaniah said this about Adisa, “ Adisa is the future it’s so good to have something to look forward to”.
Links and Resources
Adisa’s Website: www.adisaworld.com
Instagram – @adisapoet: instagram.com/adisapoet
Black Unity Bike Ride: blackunitybikeride.com
Apples and Snakes: applesandsnakes.org
The Poetry Pedlar (YouTube series): https://www.youtube.com/@adisapoet
Benjamin Zephaniah (tribute/reference): benjaminzephaniah.com
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Chapters
1. Poetry in Motion: From Sound Systems to Storytelling & Spoken Truths (00:00:00)
2. Introducing Adisa (00:01:10)
3. How did you get started? (00:01:54)
4. Has it always been in you to be creative? (00:04:23)
5. What instruments did you play growing up? (00:05:12)
6. What work do you currently do? (00:06:20)
7. Who are you catalyst connections? (00:11:38)
8. What is next for you? (00:15:19)
9. Tell us about the Black Unity Bike Ride movement? (00:18:04)
10. What are your dreams going forward? (00:20:17)
11. Can you give us a poem? (00:23:06)
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