Welcome to Lyrical Ones
In this episode, the Lyrical Ones get formed and become the hosts of official podcast on Lyrical Opposition. Fresh off Paradigm Rhymes, the Lyrical Ones debrief their event and converse about what's going on in the world today. A special guest drops by unexpectedly, drop some bars and creates our theme song.
Bailey Fan Joins Lyrical Opposition as Program Director
San Francisco arts nonprofit Lyrical Opposition is pleased to announce the hiring of Bailey Fan as Program Director for its Lyrical Academy project. She has previously performed at a range of Lyrical Opposition events as an artist, and in her new role will focus on creating writing workshops where artists can come to write and express themselves.
The Meaning Behind The Song: Heaven Knows by Fego Navarro via Old Time Music
“To the Platypus” // Nicole Tracii // Paradigm Rhymes
Nicole Tracii currently in Buffalo, NY performs her spoken word piece “To the Platypus” for Paradigm Rhymes, hosted by LO and The Craft Factory.
“No Savior” // Cecil Williams III // Paradigm Rhymes
Cecil Williams III from San Bernardino, CA performs his spoken word piece “No Savior” for Paradigm Rhymes, hosted by LO and The Craft Factory.
“Take a Seat” // Jasmine Orozco // Spoken Word // Paradigm Rhymes
Jasmine Orozco from San Jose, CA performs her spoken word piece “Take a Seat” for Paradigm Rhymes, hosted by LO and The Craft Factory.
Government & Geometry // Gark Mavigan // Paradigm Rhymes
Gark Mavigan from Stockton, CA performs his spoken word pieces “Government” and "Geometry" for Paradigm Rhymes, hosted by LO and The Craft Factory.
Charissa Price Joins Lyrical Opposition as Operations Director
Social awareness nonprofit Lyrical Opposition has made Charissa Price its Operations Director, who is also their first official hire since being incorporated. Charissa has volunteered for the organization in a range of roles previously and aligns strongly with its mission of spreading hope and raising awareness through music.
"The Faithful Church" // Kofi Acquaah-Arhin // Spoken Word // FirstPres Hayward
#Title The Faithful Church
#Theme Risk-Taking Faithfulness
#Series Deeper Waters
#Scripture Luke 10:1-23
#Date November 17, 2019
#Poet Kofi Acquaah-Arhin
"Oops/No" // Jermaine Hughes // Spoken Word
"Oops/No" is a raw, emotionally-charged spoken word performance by poet Jermaine Hughes that navigates the complex terrain of personal accountability and growth. Through a powerful back-and-forth rhythm, Hughes invites the audience to witness an internal dialogue as he confronts his own missteps and mistakes, grappling with the impulse to make excuses versus courageously owning his actions.
"Unity" // Samuelu Veu // Unity: Night of Worship // San Francisco, CA
Reading: Eric Dolan, Fego Navarro, Tongo Eisen-Martin via BAMPFA
"Dear Church" // Bailey Fan // FirstPres Hayward
“Supernova” // Bspokeit the Poet // Crosswinds Church
“Fight Evil With Poetry” // Micah Bournes // FirstPres Hayward // Spoken Word
"Back in the Day" (Snippet) // Bspokeit the Poet // AWOL Tour // Oakland, CA
On Saturday, August 24, 2019, Brittany Williams (@bspokeit) performs at the @joycegordongallery, as part of a 90’s medley piece with fellow @lyricalopposition artists, @fegonavarro and @sethfeatha for the #AWOLtour with @thecraft.factory.
Bspokeit the Poet (@bspokeit) was a part of a special collaboration piece with @fegonavarro & @sethfeatha! It was a one time performance, only at @thecraft.factory x @lyricalopposition at AWOL Tour at @joycegordongallery!
AWOL Tour: Bay Area 2019
“Bodybuilding” // Kofi Acquaah-Arhin // FirstPres Hayward
Rising Sol // Fego Navarro // San Francisco, CA
Lyrical Opposition Artist, Fego Navarro, vLog from Aquemini Funktionz & Evolved SF's Rising Sol Event