Spoken Stories

True Butterfly has been writing poetry for about 15 years. It started as a way to get her feelings out and process her thoughts. Poetry has proven to be a good outlet for her. Adrienne believes that everyone should have an outlet. Her outlet has led to her becoming a published author. Her first book, […]

Greatly en-kindled by the many poems of Langston Hughes, “Tr1umph@nt!” began to write his own poetry by age 12. Inspired by the “Motown Sound” with which his parents surrounded him, the artist began to write songs. Inspired by 90’s ‘Boom Bap’ and ‘Hiphop’ culture, “Tr1umph@nt!” embarked on the journey to find his voice as an MC. […]

Representing Raleigh, North Carolina. LA Says Writing has always been his retreat from turbulent times and the crescendo of his experiences. While studying at UNCG, L.A. became a charter member of ‘Well Versed Xpressions’ literary society. It was during his tenure at UNCG he received the diagnosis of Multiple sclerosis; viewing the diagnosis as a […]

William “Endlesswill” Davis, author of Broken Perception and Falling apples, is a spoken word artist who is dedicated to continuing the tradition of poetry in living form. Ambitious in his craft and performance, Endlesswill offers audiences unforgettable performances that evoke thought, introspection, and connection as a community. With musical guest Marquis Goddi.

Blaize writes poetry that carries a profound appreciation for heartfelt honesty and a passion against all prejudices in powerful spoken word art form. With musical guest Sofree Wisdom. Representing Raleigh, North Carolina, the beautiful singer-songwriter SoFree Wisdom has positioned herself to capture the eyes and ears of the industry. With her harmonic melodies, soulful style […]

Ajani Kambon, was born in Fort Riley Kansas.  A published author, his most recent book and first book “Najir and the Teaching Fruit,” has been embraced by the Triangle masses with open arms.  A noted feature artist, through his writing of books and music, he hopes to continue to share his vision and fulfill his purpose as […]

Maestra is a Hip Hop artist from Durham NC.  She graduated from Purdue University in West Lafayette NC with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre-Acting and Bachelor of Science in Psychology. She centers her music from her experiences growing into a young adult and important things for the youth to be taught (hence the name […]

Nate Mask and Ryan J are internationally touring spoken word artists based out of Atlanta, GA. Both have competed and found success in the Slam community at national, regional, and local levels, and whose poems have received over 900,000 views online. They are tolerated in their local scene because their poems are somewhat entertaining, but […]