Thursday, July 29, 2021
MARVIN X AND FRIENDS AT THE JUNKYARD, DEEP EAST OAKLAND, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4, 6-10PM
"When you listen to Tupac Shakur, E-40, Too Short, Master P or any other rappers out of the Bay Area of Cali, think of Marvin X. He laid the foundation and gave us the language to express Black male urban experiences in a lyrical way."
--James G. Spady, Philadelphia New Observer RIP
Percussionist Tacuma King will accompany Marvin X's reading at The Junkyard, Deep East Oakland, December 4th, 6-10PM, Advance tickets $25.00, at the door $50.00. Limited seating. Marvin's last public appearance with Dr. Cornel West sold out so advance tickets advised. Cornel West says, "Marvin X is the African Socrates in the hood. "
Ishmael Reed says, "He's Plato teaching on the streets of Oakland. "
Amiri Baraka said, "Marvin X has always been in the forefront of Pan African writing. Indeed he is one of the founders and innovators of the revolutionary school of African writing. "
The event is a benefit for the Black Vendor’s Association. Call 510-575-7148 for more information.
Just Confirmed: Dr. Ayodele Nzinga, The City of Oakland's First Poet Laureate will join her indefatigable, peripatetic, irascible Teacher at the Junkyard.
Marvin X and Dr. Ayodele Nzinga
photo Adam Turner
Marvin X speaking at Third Baptist Church, San Francisco
photo Adam Turner
Collage Adam Turner
Poets Amiri Baraka RIP and Marvin X enjoyed a 47 year friendship as Co-founders of the Black Arts Movement coast to coast.