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October 17, 2007
Caribbean Dubpoets given a platform on BET J's
 Last Saturday at 11am and 11pm, the first show for the series, Word Sound Power was viewed worldwide by millions on BET J. For the first time, dub-poets were given a platform on a commercial network to showcase Caribbean poetry for the world to experience.
Word Sound Power is an artistic force uniting the African oral tradition of rhythmic dub poetry and the literary art form of spoken word to form the voice of a new poetic generation.
Hosted weekly by M-1 of legendary Hip-Hop Duo Dead Prez, it features some of the best dub poets like Ansley Burrows, Cherry Natural, Yasas Afari, Suhir Hammad, LSX, Roger Bonair Agaird, Kamika and others.
The first three shows of the series were recorded at Boone Hall in Stony Hill. The cast will return to Jamaica to finish recording the rest of the show, utilizing the beauty, wonderful themes, and perfect location.
Word Sound Power redefines the boundaries of entertainment by directly addressing socio- economic, political issues with prose and purpose while providing an elevated visionary alternative to bridge the gap between cultures and countries of the African Diaspora.
This marriage of cultures brings together talented dub-poets of the world representing the Caribbean and African background to express them-selves creatively while sending strong messages. Produced by Roots Cause Entertainment and Earth Strong Production, Aranthes explains, "Dub Poets have never had a platform like this on a major international network. It's never been done before. BET J has given us a platform to showcase this art form across the world." Word Sound Power will air on BET J every Saturday at 11am and 11pm.
Posted by yardFlex at October 17, 2007 02:16 PM
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Posted by: Wade Cameron
on October 17, 2007 03:04 PM
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Mi wi like fi see more caribbean featured stories in da near future. Big up BET J
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Posted by: Marlon
on October 18, 2007 03:24 PM
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Yo I saw the show and its tight, look say the caribbean dubpoets are getting some international exposure, go head and eat your food
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Posted by: stacy
on October 19, 2007 09:06 AM
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this show makes me proud to be a person off color. i love it !!
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Posted by: david
on October 19, 2007 09:08 AM
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real content is back on cable tv
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Posted by: John
on October 19, 2007 09:17 AM
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Yo i saw the first show and i think it was great. My favorite poet was the girl from brooklyn
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Posted by: lisa
on October 19, 2007 09:20 AM
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this is one of the best shows on BETJ thus far, our people looking good
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Posted by: Samantha Smith
on October 19, 2007 11:31 AM
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I think this show was very genius. It is very good to see talented people on tv that are not rapping. I hope this brings attention to the great talent of poets not only from jamaica but from around the world. The creator of this show deserves a round of applause.
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Posted by: rob
on October 21, 2007 07:56 AM
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i watched this show last nite and i loved it. how can i contact the people in charge
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Posted by: michelle
on October 21, 2007 07:58 AM
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great stuff!! i was surffing yesterday morning and i was wow! BETJ getting better
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Posted by: fred
on October 21, 2007 07:59 AM
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Posted by: Brittany
on October 21, 2007 04:54 PM
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♥This show is Ah-Mazing.!! I think it is great that people are able to show their talents.!! Thamk You for Brining this show to us.!!♥
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Posted by: Pammy Jammy
on October 21, 2007 04:56 PM
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I watched the show and it was fresh and different. I liked the poetry, music and the setting of the show. I look forward to watching it every week!
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Posted by: Heather
on October 21, 2007 05:00 PM
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This show was very educatonal, it is different from the modern day "rap". Shows like these are influential to young teens. These are the things that we are looking forward to in the Industry.
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Posted by: Rootz Gong
on October 22, 2007 12:11 PM
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finally an international program for us and by us.nothing no waterdown like usual. this is just the beginning. big up the bossman, Rantis.dem caan stop we know.
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Posted by: junior
on October 22, 2007 12:17 PM
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the culture is recognised internationally by another channel of media. give thanks to all the hard work and sacrifices which make this possible.we need more thanks to BETJ. big up root cause ent. and earthstrong production.
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Posted by: Maurice
on October 23, 2007 07:55 PM
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I think show is a great display of culture. This show should be moved to regular BET to give people a true taste of culture. This show goes beyond the mainstream of rap and hip hop but it can't be categorized as either genre its in a league of its own...Until we find a name for it i guess we can call it WORD, SOUND POWER
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Posted by: BIGUPMIGHTYG FROM WESTCHESTER
on October 24, 2007 10:05 AM
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I watched the show it was the bomb the boys N girls were really talented well produced N directed all I needed was the coconut water..PEACE..
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Posted by: LP
on November 19, 2007 01:16 PM
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We're getting there!!!!! ...... great show,good vibes. Full respect to the "dub poets".
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