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MCC in I.V
Open Mic and An Evening of Self Expression
MC Tufawon
BIKO Garage, 6612 Sueno Rd, Isla Vista, CA 93117
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for all to artistically express themselves using any creative outlet including spoken word, poetry, music, and dance. All are welcome to attend and participate!
This quarter’s MC will be Tufawon (2 for 1)! Tufawon is a Dakota/Boricua hip hop artist from Minneapolis, Minnesota. His name is a representation of his mixed identity, and his music is an honest reflection of his life experiences and personal struggles, his hopes and dreams for the future, spirituality and connectedness to the land, love, and the realities of the world we live in. He has put his life on the line to protect water and our planet. His style is an embodiment of intricate lyricism with complex vocabulary balanced by a very clear, smooth, and concise delivery. With a socially aware approach, he touches on topics such as Indigenous resiliency, politics, health, defending Mother Earth, and fighting against oppressive systems. Another common vibe in his music is humor and lighthearted, fun and catchy songs that are intended to bring a level of happiness to the listener. The underlying message in his music is always connected to freedom.
MCC in I.V
Open Mic and An Evening of Self Expression
Lady Dane
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color especially to artistically express themselves using creative outlets including spoken word, poetry, and music. All are welcome to attend and participate! This quarters open mic will be hosted by Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi. Dubbed the Ancient Jazz Priestess of Mother Africa, Lady Dane Figueroa Edidi is a Black Nigerian, Cuban, Indigenous, American Performance Artist, Author, Educator, Speech Writer, a Helen Hayes Award winning Playwright (Klytmnestra: An Epic Slam Poem (Helen Hayes Award 2020), For Black Trans Girls…, Ghost/Writer, The Diaz Family Talent Show, Quest of The Reed Marsh Daughter, The Dance of Memories), Advocate, Dramaturg, a 2x Helen Hayes Award Nominated choreographer (2016, 2018) and co-editor/co-Director of the Black Trans Prayer Book.
Spoken Word
Open Mic and An Evening of Self Expression
MC: Keith Mar
MCC Lounge
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for all to artistically express themselves using any creative outlets including spoken word, poetry, music, and dance. All are welcome to attend and participate!
This quarter’s MC will be Keith Mar, a spoken word poet who works in images, colors and unflinchingly honest personal stories. His poetry asks questions about race, identity, self-love and social justice. Intensely personal, his work seeks moments of emotional connection through the depiction of universal experiences.
Keith believes that spoken word can build bridges between communities, help celebrate roots and inspire a sense of social connection at a time our culture is urgently in need of it. Keith has been an invited poet to ethnic festivals, literary readings, writing workshops, cultural celebrations, political events, benefits, national podcasts on race, television and radio programs, art exhibits, and numerous universities and graduate programs. For many years, he has used his poetry to deepen the cultural awareness of graduate students studying multicultural counseling at numerous universities. He has also been an MC for an Evening of Spoken Word, UCSB Multicultural Center and a poetry workshop leader for the Center for Equity and Social Justice, SBCC.
MCC in I.V
Open Mic Night
MC Vivian Storm
MCC Lounge
(2/8 - This event has been moved to the MCC Lounge)
The MCC hosts a quarterly open mic for all to artistically express themselves using any creative outlet including spoken word, poetry, music, and dance. All are welcome to attend and participate!
This quarter’s MC will be Vivian Storm! Vivian Storm is a Milwaukee native with a great passion for music. Since 5 years old, she has found ways to grace stages all around the US. She is committed to cultivating spaces for other artists. Vivian believes that the gift of music should be shared with everyone who wants to experience it. Join her as she hosts an open mic experience that will leave you speechless!
MultiCultural Center Lounge: 494 UCEN Rd Room 1504, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
Co-sponsor: RCSGD
