Widely celebrated as one of the greatest poets of his generation, Zephaniah is strongly influenced by the music and poetry of Jamaica and what he calls “street politics”.
His poetry, books and plays have captivated hearts and minds, fuelling imaginations and winning him a legion of fans all over the world.
Zephaniah and his full live band ‘The Revolutionary Minds’ are in the midst of staging shows at a range of venues and festivals around the country, having already taken thousands by storm in tents bursting at the seams at both Latitude and WOMAD.
This is a mixed seating/standing gig.
SUPPORT- AMY TRUE
Amy True, Free Thinking British Born, London Based, Irish/Ugandan poet, rapper, singer songwriter who creates conscious Hip Hop, Soul & Jazz in a variety of ways.
She is an independent Artist who is also part of the ‘Peoples Army Movement’. She has Supported acts like Rodney P, Black Twang, Slum Village, illa J, Mos Def, Immortal tech, RA Da Rugged Man & Public Enemy to name a few. Whilst collaborating on Albums with the likes of Akala, Benjamin Zephaniah, Shabaka Hitchin Congo Natty & Asian Dub Foundation.