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| LYRIC Poetry Slam remixes freestyle rap, artistic
expression, poetry |
by Elizabeth
Ashford
Staff Writer |
Some of them talked
about adversity and how hard life can be at times, some spoke of
love, gained and lost. Some simply vented, speaking their frustration
about the government, trying to survive, or wanting somebody in
their life.
All of these were spoken at LYRIC’s Freestyle Rap and Spoken
Word Poetry Slam held in Calloway Peak in Plemmons Student Union.
The words flowed this past Wednesday and will continue if all goes
as planned, Sabriya Miller, LYRIC’s president said.
LYRIC is a group of people who want to display their talent. They
can read poetry or perform it. They can rap as well, including freestyle
rap or anything off the top of their head Miller said.
Miller said the slams are open to the public and everyone is encouraged
to read something.
“Everybody has written a poem. It’s part of expressing
who you are and should be spoken and heard by others. The beat is
meant to be heard,” Miller said.
LYRIC’s main goal is to encourage performers and provide positive
feedback. Audience participation is vital to keeping the energy
alive during the slams Miller said.
“Rap is way more social than other art forms and should be
performed within a group,” Miller said.
“People should come out and share this stuff that they have
in their head. There is rhythm in their lives that they are experiencing.
It also gives people the chance to see what other talent is out
there,” Miller said.
“Everybody’s work should make you feel something, kind
of like a support group,” Miller said. “Just being there
is expressing yourself.”
Miller said the next slam is scheduled for the end of October and
will include an actual competition with both Appalachian student
and faculty judges. The student judges will be selected by randomly
drawing ticket numbers.
Winners will then perform at the Poetry Jazz Society show Nov. 15.
“Poetry Jazz Society is a poetry troupe of people who have
jazz improv in the background to go along with the poetry, with
visual arts as well,” Miller said.
This show will be held in Legends at 8:30, doors open at 8:00. Student
tickets are $3 in advance, $5 at the door. Public tickets are $5
in advance and $7 at the door. |
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