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Jessica Care Moore Talks Poetry, Detroit Hip-Hop, J-Dilla, Protests

Jessica Care Moore Talks Poetry, Detroit Hip-Hop, J-Dilla, Protests

FromPeople's Party with Talib Kweli


Jessica Care Moore Talks Poetry, Detroit Hip-Hop, J-Dilla, Protests

FromPeople's Party with Talib Kweli

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Length:
78 minutes
Released:
Jul 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode of People's Party, Talib Kweli and Jasmin Leigh sit down with internationally renowned poet, playwright, performance artist, producer and close friend of Talib -- Jessica Care Moore. This interview spans the course of her long and illustrious career as not just a performer, but as someone that also helped spark the success of so many others. The discussion starts with her hometown of Detroit and how growing up in the 313 has impacted her approach to the arts. They go on to talk about her famed poem 'Black Statue Of Liberty,' which got her a 5-time win at the Apollo Theater, her push for diversity in the school curriculum, realizing the power of back ownership and then turning down big-label company's offers to establish her own company in Moore Black Press. Jessica also touches on her strong connection to the hip-hop community. They discuss Detroit's 'Hip-Hop Shop' it's legacy of historic freestyle battles, DJing, dancing, and poetry, and they talk about her friendships with J-Dilla and Proof.
Released:
Jul 6, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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People’s Party is a weekly interview show hosted by hip-hop legend Talib Kweli. The show features big-name guests exploring hip-hop, culture, and politics.