Tag: spoken word

As part of a multimedia series called "Arriving and Becoming: The Silicon Valley Story as Told by Immigrant Elders", San Jose Spoken Word Artist, Yosimar Reyes writes about his grandfather in this piece "Mi Viejito" teaming up with Jean Melesaine with visuals of his words.

Acclaimed San Jose Poet Yosimar Reyes talks about his poetry that is born from his immigrant, working class, and queer perspective.

In Progress, an open mic in San Francisco at Mama's Cafe celebrated International Women's Month by bringing together Bay Area women artists from different cultural backgrounds for an evening of music and poetry.

The gathering of poets and musicians under the full moon is an ancient tradition in Mexico. Event organizer Ruben Barron brought the tradition to San Jose, and the community responded.