Brother Bear

Chicago, IL

Starts at $150

Travels up to 60 miles

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Overview

My poetry is autobiographical, I talk about the world and my experiences in it from my point of view.


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Booking information

Price range: Starts at $150

Languages: English

Gig length: 10 - 20 minutes

What to expect

You can expect a passionate performance of beautiful spoken word poetry. I am able to write on assignment, meaning I can write something original for an event. I also have pieces with topics ranging from the seasons to black empowerment to personal/relatable life struggles.

About

Brother Bear is a spoken word artist born and raised in Hartford, CT. Now based in Chicago, IL. He is a founding member of the poetry collective The Transcribers and a member of The Trifecta. what brought him to poetry is the desire to be heard and the motivation to progress. He’s brought his talents nationally. Performing in: New York, New Jersey, Chicago, Atlanta, Boston, and Springfield. Venues and events he’s performed at include The International Festival of Arts and Ideas, New York Poetry Festival, Poetz Realm, Gang Poetry, Dewey’s Lounge, The Russell, as well as his collective’s showcase Scribe Night.

Additional booking notes

In a bigger venue, I may need a microphone.

Influences and inspiration

I have been influenced by many of the poets who come before me and those I started my journey with. Some of those being: New Haven Poet Laureate Sharmont “Influence” Little, Phil C. Alexander, Oso The Poet, Langston Hughes, Black Chakra, She Unapologetic.

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