For three years I was in residence at The Neighborhood Academy leading Spoken Word, where students write original poems and then create musical compositions to accompany them. A little bit for folks who don't know about this awesome school: The Neighborhood Academy seeks to break the cycle of generational poverty by preparing low-income youth for college. 75% of students have a household income of $25,000 or less. Students go to school for a 12-hour day and 100% of students go on to college. Often students have never experienced a cultural activity before going to this school.
This year we have been lucky to work with Youth Express, who have come out to record the students, and Saturday Light Brigade, who had the students on a live radio taping. All of the students' work is housed hereand here on Soundcloud.
This year we have been lucky to work with Youth Express, who have come out to record the students, and Saturday Light Brigade, who had the students on a live radio taping. All of the students' work is housed hereand here on Soundcloud.