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65 Spoken Word Artists serving Durham, NC

Rhonda Sekhmet Ra

5.0 (3)
Top Performer
2 Verified bookings

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • Contact for rates

Laynee C. said “Hearing, feeling, and being moved to action is what happens after exposure to the words from Poetic Empress Rhonda Sekhmet-Ra. Her words are a testament to her connection to the ancestral realm. She... ”

Your Uniqueness is Your Key to Success

4.17 (2)
2 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 21 miles from Durham
  • $275 - $12,500

Terrence P. said “ACQUILLA FAYE HAS SHOWN A HIGH LEVEL OF VERBAL ACUITY AND ARTICULATION IN HER DELIVERY WHEN SHARING HER INSIGHTS AND PERSPECTIVE ON A SITUATION, BE IT COMMUNITY BASED OR SPIRITUAL BASED, STILL IT'S... ”

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $100 and up

I am a poet, spoken word artist, and educational speaker in NC. I am Durham, NC 's sitting and first poet laureate.

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $500 and up

I’m a southern writer and performing artist who uses storytelling as a means of deepening our understanding and awareness of what’s happening around us. I’ve...

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $400 and up ( negotiable )

Kelly W. said “LB is one of the most talented spoken word artists in the South. His range and breath of talent is unmatched. In addition, he has a gift for moving and shaking audiences. He speaks on subjects that... ”

  • Durham, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • $400-$2,000

Khalisa Rae is an award-winning spoken word artist, author, and educator, and the author of the acclaimed book, Ghost in a Black Girl's Throat. As an...

  • Burlington, NC
  • Spoken Word Artist
  • 31 miles from Durham
  • Contact for rates

Hello! My name is Ahnajh. I am a speaker and a poet. I like to put my heart on paper and most of my thoughts rhyme or sound very Confucius. Nonetheless, I am...
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Luke's Entertainment

4.96 (24)
Top Performer
41 Verified bookings

  • Raleigh, NC
  • Storyteller / Spoken Word Artist
  • 21 miles from Durham
  • $100 and up

Bonny P. said “He was phenomenal and I am so glad we hired him to be apart of our event!! ”

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Quick facts for Spoken Word Artists in Durham, NC

804 quotes sent

In the past year, Spoken Word Artists have sent 804 quotes to event planners.

161st most popular

Spoken Word Artists rank #161 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.

4.9 out of 5 stars

There are 1,032 Spoken Word Artist reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 4.9 stars.

1 days on average to book

From request to booking, it takes 1 days (on average) to hire a Spoken Word Artist.

Durham ranks #2

Durham is the 2nd most popular city for Spoken Word Artists requests in North Carolina.

Popular events

Spoken Word Artists are typically hired for Cocktail Parties, Corporate Events, and Christmas Parties in Durham, NC.

North Carolina ranks #3

North Carolina is the 3rd most popular state for Spoken Word Artists requests in the United States.

About booking Spoken Word Artists in Durham, NC

Add some depth and emotion to your next event by hiring a spoken word artist. A spoken word artist can entertain the audience or relay a message about an important issue at your next corporate event, school assembly, festival, or wedding. Set your event apart by hiring this distinctive form of entertainment.

The cost of hiring a professional spoken word artist in Durham, North Carolina will vary depending on the performance length, their skill level, and if you have any requests. The artist may charge more if they have to prepare a custom piece rather than work from their existing repertoire. Contact the local performers above to get a quote customized for your event.

While browsing Durham spoken word artists, look through profiles for photos and videos of their performances. Then read reviews from past clients to learn more about their experience and professionalism. When hiring a spoken word artist, discuss things like performance space, setup requirements, event theme, special requests, and any other important details.

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Spoken Word Artists serving the Durham, NC area

These Spoken Word Artists serve the wider Durham and Durham county area and travel to Research Triangle Park, Chapel Hill, Carrboro, Bahama, Butner, Morrisville, Hillsborough, Creedmoor, Cary, Rougemont, Efland, Light, Stem, Method, Apex, Cedar Grove, Bynum, Flowers, Raleigh, Hurdle Mills, Prospect Hill, Pittsboro, and Garner.

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