joaquin_thumbnail
Joaquin
Joaquín is a poet, spoken word artist and award- winning teacher. Born and raised in the barrio of East Dallas, his work captures the duality of the Chicano culture and depicts the essence of barrio life, writing about a youth existing somewhere between the streets and the dream wanderings of a boy who found refuge in a world of stories and poems. more...
rockbaby_thumbnail
Rock Baby
Rock Baby, native of Hattiesburg, Miss., is viewed as a natural performer beginning with his most memorable television debut presentation on Russell Simmons HBO's "Def Poetry Jam.” His charismatic performances delight, educate and entertain people of various ages and ethnicities with a unique, artistic style that is eclectic, clever, and explosive with a gifted ability to tap into the emotions of audiences. more...
xero_thumbnail
Xero Skidmore
Xero Skidmore is a father, spoken word artist, and musician from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His poems expound on such topics as sexism, the persecution of the atheist in today’s theocratic society, and the disregarded contributions of the common blue collar worker. more...