Spoken Word
Pricelys
Aug 19 – 23
PRICELYS is a spoken word poet, film producer and social entrepreneur. She’s been working with communities across Canada for 10 years strengthening the voice of Indigenous youth. Her passion for community and words meld together in a perfect marriage as she continues sharing the message of hope and resilience.
Allysa Flint
Aug 19 -23
Allysa Flint, local Halifax spoken word artist, joins us again at the Prismatic Arts Festival! Allysa’s powerful performances at Prismatic 2014 were a highlight of the mainstage performances; this emerging spoken word artist has a bright future ahead. Allysa has been writing poetry since she was 12 and has always dreamed of performing onstage. Her writing reflects the topics she feels most passionate about: the issues facing youth in this day and age, such as sexual violence, suicide, bullying, drugs and alcohol. A sensitive and passionate youth artist, Allysa strives to convey an insightful message to her fellow youth through her spoken word.
Christina Magnusson
Aug 21- 23
Cristina Magnusson is an Indigenous hip-hop artist from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Her passion for her heritage and her people shine are central to her artistic work. Her heartfelt songs have a deep central message: being Indigenous isn’t a choice— it is a gift.
Clyde A. Wray
Aug 19 – 22
Clyde A. Wray is a well-known poet, playwright, performer, producer, director, radio host and speaker that currently resides in Saint John, NB with life partner Kelli and their three children Astrid, Shasta and Nikolai. Originally from New York City, Clyde moved to the Maritimes from Los Angeles, California. Clyde has had a number of careers, and a wealth of experience, has traveled extensively in the United States, Europe and Asia with two notable stops in Vietnam. Clyde has contributed to several Onelight Productions, most recently he wrote and narrated the debut of Tell It On The Mountain.
Roots n’ Rhythm
Aug 22 – 24
Roots n’ Rhythm is an uplifting spoken word performance that fuses rhythm and soul into each line and beckons the audiences’ ear. Her poetry has been performed across Canada and internationally in Ghana, Rwanda, and Ethiopia. She uses her spoken word to address cultural, social, and environmental issues and to reflect on everyday life though her unique lens as a small-town raised first generation Ghanaian Canadian, Abena Amako-Green.