Opposing Injustice Through Lyrical Arts
Lyrical Opposition’s purpose is to cultivate lyrical artists and activists to oppose systemic oppression through creative expression, education, and communal joy.
Featured Events
Enjoy good food & drinks while watching the best of Independent Short Films, Web Series, Pilots, and Trailers from the most up & coming talented filmmakers. The showcase is designed to get artists together to network/exchange information and make connections. Invited guests are Producers, Directors, Writers, Casting Director, Agents, Distributors and Studio Executives!
Come enjoy local artists and community in support of relief work in Gaza at 7pm on Saturday, May 18th at the Smalltown Society Clinic Space (2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley).
The Sunday After, previously called the Lyrical Takeover, is an annual collaboration between Lyrical Assembly and Oak Life Church, where they create space for a unique and inspiring event held at Oakstop in Oakland, California. It is a celebration of music and faith that brings together a diverse community of people to connect, worship, and express themselves through the power of poetry, music, hip-hop and storytelling.
Updates
Lyrical Opposition was invited to be a part of a Benefit Show for Gaza Relief.
Come enjoy local artists and community in support of relief work in Gaza at 7pm on Saturday, May 18th at the Smalltown Society Clinic Space (2490 Grove Way, Castro Valley).
Join us for an evening of inspiration and reflection as we explore the profound connections between people, place, and culture. This event invites locals and visitors alike to engage with art that speaks to the heart of our community, offering a space for dialogue and celebration.
Fego Navarro of Lyrical Opposition was a part of this year’s, Rock the School Bells at Skyline College, 3300 College Drive, San Bruno, CA. RTSB hosted their “Oye Mi Gente: Latinx Hip Hop” Panel on Thursday, April 11th. This panel focused on Latinx voices in the Hip Hop culture!
Join us at The Quest for an exciting in-person event! We invite you to be a part of an eye-opening documentary film screening called Re-Entrification. This thought-provoking documentary explores the complex issues of urban development and gentrification in our modern society with beautiful spoken word.
Lyrical Assembly with Oak Life Church is a unique and inspiring event held at Oakstop in Oakland, California. It is a celebration of music and faith that brings together a diverse community of people to connect, worship, and express themselves through the power of poetry, music, hip-hop and storytelling.
Lyrical Opposition partnered again this year with Phillip and Sala Burton Academic High School for their annual career exploration job shadowing event. On Wednesday, April 3rd from 10am-2pm, Lyrical Opposition members hosted students to allow them to experience different careers firsthand. The event took place at the Mission Blue Creative space, which co-sponsored the program.
Welcome to the Magnificent Chill! Get ready for another unforgettable in-person event at The Chabot in Castro Valley, CA, USA. Join us for a day filled with amazing live music (including a JAM SESSION open to musicians and vocalist), delicious food, off the wall vendors and good vibes. Immerse yourself in the cool atmosphere and enjoy the company of fellow musicians, music enthusiasts and fans of our awesome lineup! Don't miss out on this opportunity to relax, unwind, and have a fantastic time. Mark your calendars and get ready to experience the Magnificent Chill!
Join MTC staff for a film screening, followed by a discussion with filmmakers Fēgo Navarro and Christian Bustos.
With lyrical poetry, Re-Entrification is a film that tells the story of residents displaced from their homes due to the Bay Area's high cost of living.
We’ll be at Castro Valley High School on February 29, 2024 for The Lab: Experiments in Performance, Open Mics and Workshops for Emerging Artists during their lunch period. This event is presented by The Wellness Center and Smalltown Society. Performances and Presentations by Luna Jenn, Fego Navarro, Sineo and King on the Beat.
“My Dear” by Fego Navarro is a melodic blend of hip hop and jazz, creating a unique and captivating sound. The song serves as a love letter to a young woman, expressed through introspective lyrics and clever wordplay. Drawing inspiration from the legendary group A Tribe Called Quest, this track offers a mellow and smooth listening experience that will have you swaying to the rhythm both in the comfort of your living room and on the dance floor.
Fego Navarro made a documentary in which he shows the stories of people in their most vulnerable moments, there are those who have lost everything and seek refuge in the streets of La Misión.
On August 29th, 2023, Lyrical Opposition hosted a screening of Re-Entrification in San Francisco at the Alamo Drafthouse Mission. After the films, there was a Q&A discussion with the filmmakers, housing advocates, and community leaders unpacking the complex social, economic, and political impacts of this urban transition. The event provided a platform for marginalized voices to share experiences and resist displacement.
Creative Director Fego Navarro of Lyrical Opposition and Director of Photography Desire Lacap joined host Olivia Horton ahead of the release of their documentary 'Re-Entrification'.
On Sunday, April 16th, 2023, Lyrical Assembly presented their annual The Sunday After event in collaboration with Oak Life Church at Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland, California. The event was a celebration of faith, arts, and advocacy, bringing together the community for a powerful day of performances and inspirational talks.
Re-Entrification: 415 Day Experience + Documentary Screening at the Bayview Opera House. Here’s a quick reel from @visualprophets. Thank you to @bvoperahouse and everyone that supported amongst Game 1 of the Warriors game. #Devotion
On Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the community gathered at the historic 7 Mile House in the San Francisco Peninsula for an evening of entertainment, art, music, and powerful spoken word poetry. The Brisbane Poetry Reading and Mixer brought together local artists from Brisbane, the Bay Area, and beyond to share their creative voices and inspire the audience.
San Francisco emcee Fego Navarro recently teamed up with Bay Area brethren Dela Paz and Mali Q on Time Wonderland. The two-track EP features an alluring combination of stellar production, introspective lyrics, and fire refrains that will occupy your noggin for a cool minute.
Fego Navarro is a Salvadoran American rapper from San Francisco. Returning with the new single ‘Café Con Leche’ taken from his upcoming EP ‘Escapism’, Fego once again demonstrates his ear for an infectious groove and his flawless flow.
Fego Navarro’s interest in hip hop began a young age, where he would blend his love for freestyle rapping outside church with his friends with his frequent exposure to his mother’s varied range of South American music. He’d display this melting pot of musical obsessions at local open mics, quickly making him one to notice.
Returning with the new single ‘Café Con Leche’ taken from his upcoming EP ‘Escapism’, Fego once again demonstrates his ear for an infectious groove and his flawless flow.
San Francisco hip hop artist Fego Navarro graces us with his presence and music in today's conversation, which explores big life questions through the lens of his creative process. We groove to and reflect on two songs from his recently released album Escapism which came out earlier this year. Join us as we discuss life, hip hop, and Fego's thoughts on the Nexus pillars of story, journey, beauty, space, and listening.
The last time we heard from Fego Navarro, he was chilling in the Hollywood Hills and getting artsy on some Banksy stuff. But alas, the Salvadoran-American spitter has returned to his San Franciscan stomping grounds with a brand new visual for his song, “Late Night.”
When some gain the whole world for the price of their soul. What happens when one can grab hold of the world and control, it as they see fit. We sit with The Poetic Activist, Porsche Veu as she illustrates the transformations that shaped her into the woman that leads with compassion and fearless in opposition. A conversation that inspires and illuminates.
It's the return of the Peace bearers and heart sleeve wearers. Running up and down the streets for the cardio. Our conversation leads us from the food we eat, the family we know, to the world as it is shown to us through the frame of others. Baking another episode of water and flour for the slow dough, rise with the heat and eat as needed. This is one for the soul. Stay nourished, keep going.
Survival of the fittest every day is a trial. Think you are a part of the whole and find you're a slice on another plate. All this hate can't last forever so as we endure, compassion and empathy are the ties that bind through time. Complicated present and complicated conversations. Come along as we journey to the core of our collective concerns. The variables, variations, and variety. We still ill, hopefully not symptomatic.
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