If I had the ability to type/speak Spanish...this entire blog would have been typed in good ol' Espanol. That's how moved I was tonight. I wished I had a Hispanic tongue lol!
Everyone was just so amazing at the 5th Anniversary of El Grito De Poetas. My 1st spotlight of the month...John Chance Acevedo gave the heads up for this event. And I'd be lying if I told you I didn't enjoy myself. From the time I got onto the block that houses the NuYorican Poets Cafe, I saw the line past the entrance and I cringed. I don't do lines lol. But then I saw Mr. B and I stepped further down and I saw Chance ,then I saw Reina ... standing online wasn't so bad after all.
As the line crawled to the entrance, I spotted my girl ItsREAlight. Her warm hugs of welcome always greet me the same...with a full smile. She was a feature tonight. I prepared my hoots and hollers for my "peeps".
The opening band Machete Ron was FIRE...their beats, rhythm and soul just lit up the house and opened up minds and pores for the words to follow.
La Bruja was the host for the evening, and you couldn't tell that you weren't from a Hispanic speaking country...we all fit right in. She was witty, poetic and bold.
Many features ... The Marksman, Simply Rob, a young lady (maybe age 13)...poured on to the stage and set the tone for the night.
Chance, I had a marvelous night. MARVELOUS. Congratulations to El Grito De Poetas...wishing you many more years to come.
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