A longawaited collection from a pioneer of the spoken word movement these poems soar and sway with the syncopation and melodies of jazz. Portraits chronicles incantations and invocations drawn from a lifetime of prolific activity. From his early days in the Black Arts Movement and up to the present Daaood has been a powerful artistic and social force an inspired seerseeker. Whether collaborating with renowned musicians heading up a performance group or inspiring and nurturing new talent he speaks to and from the urgency of his time. Kamau Daaood performance poet and community arts activist is the artistic director of Los Angeles World Stage Performance Gallery which he cofounded with master drummer Billy Higgins. His work can be heard on his awardwinning CD Leimert Park. show more