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Amiri Baraka is an influential American poet, dramatist and music critic. Known for his outspoken political activism, he may be best remembered for his controversial tenure as Poet Laureate of New Jersey. Important writings include Preface to a Twenty Volume Suicide Note (1961) and Blues People: Negro Music in White America (1963), which remains one of the most influential volumes of jazz criticism. Baraka’s website is http://www.amiribaraka.com/.

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27 Jul 2012 Reply
insomniacme

excellent

13 Jul 2011 Reply
dylanhock

I've got that stuff! I'll try to upload it sometime soon. I LOVE Shazam Doowah!

15 Mar 2010 Reply
BlindWilliam

Okay, my homies. Whoae not sharing. Where is Shazam Doowah? Wailers? New York is Everywhere Big? I ain't got none of 'em. d be glad to share. P E A C E > bw

3 Jun 2007 Reply
BlindWilliam

You can't win. De blues fo de radical griot:Amiri's Sad Song. P E A C E. BW

30 Mar 2007 Reply
BlindWilliam

Please send me any audio sources for Amiri Baraka readings. Thanks, WB

21 Jan 2007 Reply