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Poppy
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 ANGELA
HARVEY Alternatively known as POPPY SEED Writer/composer/performance poet POPPY SEED is an act that takes performance poetry to a new level. She presents poetic jazz-roots and culture that has been described as being on the 'cusp of poetry and song.' She sheds a positively appealing 'light' on urban music scene. Born in London on Poppy Day (11.11) of Jamaican parentage, Poppy Seed embraces remembrance of past generations. |
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| Poppy Seed has been making steady waves on the London poetry scene for the past seven years. Appearances include Glastonbury, Chats Palace, ICA, The Albany, Base, and Oval theatres, Africa Centre, Yaa Asantewa Centre, Rock Garden, Portabella Jazz Fest, Subterania, The Fridge, various Community Festivals, London Colleges, Prisons and social injustice campaigns. 1998 saw extensive work on the first album, and 1999 marked the Poppy Seed debut in Jamaica where she received an overwhelming reception and notoriety. She was acknowledged at International Black Woman 2000 in London where she gave an outstanding performance, and went on to be a hit in New York, performing live on the circuit and radio. She touched the audience at the Bernie Grant Memorial event, and toured UK 'In Celebration of Our Sisters' ending at Royal Festival Hall March 2001. She appeared in the Munich (Germany) poetry Festival 'Lyrik Eins' in April, broadcast live on TV and radio. The Afrikan Liberation Day event Manchester, and various carnivals and festivals marked a busy summer 2001. Appearances in South Africa ended the year; 2002 International woman's month saw student circuit performances, a guest appearance at 'Swollenski's' in the Strand; all the way Live at 'Kindred Spirit', and Poppy Seed is co hosted the Anti Racist Fest in Eltham (the area of the Steven Lawrence murder) July 2002. Unsigned artist POPPY SEED seeks record company support to develop/ promote the current album, 'A Taste'; and reach wider audiences. Now working on the second album, Poppy Seed is set for various appearances on the London scene in 2003. Watch out for Poppy Day II.II.2003! 'In Remembrance!' | ||
| Poppy
Seed has been described as being a 'cut between Eryka Badu, Bob
Marley, and a Breeze of her own.' Some add Sade to the list of comparisons.
Poppy Seed's original music and melodies embrace Afrikan Roots, reggae,
jazz, R&B and pop influences, which 'enhance the themes of the poetry'.
The lyrics are socially and environmentally aware, conscious, and well crafted.
Poppy Seed is easy to listen to, moving,
and inspiring. Live music and performance is the Poppy Seed preference and
stronghold. One must see to appreciate the visual and spiritual experience. Poppy Seed (Angela) describes herself as, an 'environmentally friendly humanitarian' who is 'dealing in poetic sound power to entertain and educate.' She appears for PA's, Acoustic sets with 3-5 musicians, and full band sets (extending to 10 members) when logistics allow. 'An Evening with Poppy Seed' (full band) is always mesmerising, & suitable for theatres and large music stages. For more information: e-mail poppyseedproductions@totalserve.co.uk |
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Angela Harvey-Smith aka POPPY SEED |
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| Further
Education Lecturer in English Literature/Language (writing skills), Playwright
for both stage and screen, Activist (advocate for human rights and equal
opportunities, Personal Development & Key skills tutor, Arts Journalist,
Vocal trainer, Song writer/composer, musical director, performance poet,
Mum! Recent workshops include: Vocal Training, and song writing workshops for 'Immediate Theatre' Dalston, at Woodberry Down Youth Theatre. London. This culminated in a full scale stage musical, July 2001 In collaboration with PAN Centre for Inter- cultural arts, looking at the arts as a gateway to racial harmony in London: Song / Rap writing workshops, Samuel Lithgo Youth Club, Camden, London. PAN project '16 Windows' bringing professional artists together in a Multi-disciplinary arts laboratory. City Lit, Aug 2001 |
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Performance
and Workshops. John Roan (Mazes Hill) Secondary School, Greenwich. Oct
2001. Compeering
and performing - The Anti Racist Festival (Carnival 365). Eltham Green
(the area where Steven Lawrence was killed). July 2002 |
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| Eltham
Girls School Poetry workshops and performance. 2002- Central Foundation Secondary School workshops and performance- Oct 2002 Ongoing Saturday 'Taster Sessions' and courses at Waltham Forest College, in song/poetry/Rap, Creative writing and Personal Development until Feb 2003; Writing Skills; Tutoring on Video production courses in association with 'Artikal Films'. Tutoring on Courses in 'Music and Events' in association with Eastside Records, at Waltham Forest College. |
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Coming International Woman's Month March 2003. 16Black Women in the Arts (BWIA) at Oceans venue Hackney. Pum Pum Stories National tour; main dates at Talawa Theatre, Ladbrooke Grove. Next Video and Music and Events courses start Mid January 2003 WEEKEND COLLEGE- enrolments from Oct 2002 WF College info 020 850185010 Performance Poetry - College Certificated Short Courses (14yrs to mature student). Saturdays 1-4PM. 1- 29 March 2003 Creative writing certificated course. 1-4PM 3 May-28 June 2003 Current Album 'A Taste' on sale Recording new album 2003 |
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