Performances and interviews with renowned Canadian spoken word artists published each week in February to celebrate Black History Month. Curated by Andrea Thompson.
Brickyard’s Black History Month Showcase features a series of weekly performance videos and interviews with renowned Canadian spoken word artists including Dr. Afua Cooper – esteemed scholar and co-founder of the Dub Poetry movement in Canada, Dwane Morgan – the Godfather of Canadian spoken word, Paulina O’Kieffe – award-winning artist and cultural worker, and Eddie Lartey – internationally acclaimed spoken word superstar.
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Week of February 1, 2023 – Various Artists
Damini Awoyiga: Conjure
Jenn Kasiama: Dear You
KazMega: Aerial Maneuvers
Jillian Christmas: They said we wouldn’t need these lifejackets on dry land
Week of February 6, 2023 – Dwayne Morgan
Interview
Performance
Week of February 13, 2023 – Dr. Afua Cooper
Interview
Performance
Week of February 20, 2023 – Paulina O’Kieffe
Interview
Performance
Week of February 27, 2023 – Eddie Lartey
Interview
Performance
We acknowledge the support of the Canada Council for the Arts & the Ontario Arts Council.