Jane SpokenWord
The Poet, spoken word artist, performer, writer, visual artist, guest speaker, workshop facilitator, and author, has been writing and performing eva since. Her writing, recordings and artwork has been recognized by Boston Magazine, Boston globe, Boston Ledger, The Tab, NY Times, Good Housekeeping and multiple ezines and anthologies including The National Beat Poetry Foundation 2029 "20 "21 "22 "23 and "24.
Awards include the Cecil Taylor's Retrospective @ the Whitney Museum, All About Jazz best of 2016, The Bezine 100 Thousand Poets for Change Award for their website logo.
She was also director of interviews and podcasts for Word City Monthly "20 and "21.
Co-founder of the internet's first music channel 'Abop TV' (pre-youtube.)
Performances
Experience the emotion and entertainment of improvisational bass & spoken word. From solos, to slams, duo's, trios, and bands, expect the unexpected.
Performances • Collaborations • Recordings
Avant-Garde Maestro Cecil Taylor's Retrospective @ the Whitney Museum, garnered All About Jazz best of 2016, Founder of the Nuyorican Poet's Cafe Miguel Algarin, Beat poet/political activist/founder of the White Panther party John Sinclair, multi-platinum HipHop musician/producer DJ Nastee.
She brings her spoken word poetry and music to a diverse set of venues including museums, festivals, libraries, lounges, art galleries, and clubs, as well as private living room concerts.
Guest Speaker
In Person • Virtual
Discover how shifting the brain hemispheres can affect your everyday decisions. By shifting our attention from the left critical sphere to the artistic right hemisphere we facilitate a mental switch to a deeper, more receptive, state of mind.
"Thank you. Your delivery, your personalization, your engagement and your whit had my staff absorbed in every word." G. F. Photography
Workshop - Experienced
Experienced Writers
Develop insight to sharpen and master your craft in unfamiliar areas that you would like to explore. This is the place to focus on expanding your inner voice, and/or bolstering your performances on Zoom or public venues.
"This has been great - from the UK" Nina L.
"Loving this workshop!!!" MJ B.
One on One
Virtual One on One Sessions
"So glad I could experience such talent, creativity and wisdom" Kristi S.
Experience private One-on-One zoom sessions for individualized coaching, support and dialogue. A time to ask questions and express opinions on writing and performing, a tête-à-tête in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Workshop - Beginner
Always wanted to write? Take the first step, no prior writing experience necessary. These sessions will focus on transposing a thought from your mind to the paper. I invite you to come and explore the possibilities in a relaxed zoom setting.
Beginner • In Person • Virtual
"Fabulous as expected. It is a rare gift to develope a space allowing comfort and vulnerability and release." Diane W.
"Thanks for the space you create and your generous spirit :)" Emily C.
"This was such a fun workshop I got so much good works out of them, it's amazing, it was a phenomenal experience, I gotta take more workshops soon."NIck P.
"This was such a fun workshop I got so much good works out of them, it's amazing, it was a phenomenal experience, I gotta take more workshops soon."NIck P.
Workshop - Kids
Give your child the gift of imagining. Reading to children has shown me how much they enjoy poetry and rhyming! Sessions will focus, building each child's confidence in self-expression and creating paths to begin putting their thoughts into words in a supportive zoom setting.
In Person • Virtual
"You have inspired my daughter to write write write...read read read" Krista M.
Please note, an initial correspondance with a parent is a pre-requisite for signing up.
8-12 year olds Limited to 4 participants
12- 16 year olds Limited to 6 participants
Commision A Poem
Personal Pieces
Personal Poetic commissions with or without a bespoke Collage Card started on the streets of New Orleans when I was approached by a newlywed couple on their honeymoon. I free-styled a short piece on the fly and offered to write a custom piece to celebrate their love and remember their time in New Orleans. Commissions include a wide spectrum of requests; birthday parties, weddings, formal announcements, corporate statements, remembrance services, frienships, lovers, and yes a few "poison pen" request for break-ups!
A personal poem for any occasion provides a keepsake and a life long memory to cherish.
FAQ's
Initial Consultations on zoom or email is free.
All information is confidential.
Each workshop session features an intensive session on writing and/or performing.
I believe in the power of poetry and will work with you through available grant slots.
Children's workshops available after parental consultation.
Each intensive will be recorded and privately available for those who would like to review the sessions at their convenience.