"The poet doesn't invent. He listens." – Jean Cocteau
On November 29th the Vancouver Poetry Slam welcomes as our feature, Detroit's own, T. Miller.Natasha Miller is the voice of wounds exposed, and the healing balm of poetry applied to the human spirit. The passionate 25 year-old Detroit, MI native is a writer, performance poet, dedicated activist, and an aspiring motivational speaker. Since her debut, just over three years ago, Natasha has proven to be a poetical powerhouse. Af...ter one year on the performance circuit, in 2007, she was crowned Detroit Poetry Slam team’s Grand Slam Champion, and has been a member of three National Poetry Slam teams. She has also been a Women of The World Poetry Slam finalist two years in a row, ranking as the third female slam poet in the world in 2008. Natasha continued her impressive record by leading and coaching her team to championship at the 2010 Midwest Rustbelt Poetry Slam, ranking #2 in the competition.Natasha has awed audiences across the country at universities, festivals and numerous venues including the famous Nuyorican Poets Café in New York and Chicago’s Green Mill. She has premiered on stages with celebrity actors and comedians Brandon T. Jackson and Mo’nique, actor Malcolm Jamal Warner, legendary poet Jessica Care Moore, hip-hop artist Talib Kweli, and many more. Mo’Nique, impressed, personally invited Natasha to feature on her radio show. In 2009, she starred in a national commercial campaign for Sprite. In the same year, she released her solo spoken word album “Poetry for Change,” and featured in the stage play “The Revolution’s In The Ladies Room” produced by Jessica care Moore.Natasha now produces the popular “Its Not About You Poetry Slam Series”, and tours with the #1 ranked female poet in the world, Eboni Hogan. She is currently finishing her first book titled “Rape, Suicide, God, and Poetry.” Fueled by her own mistakes, faith, and unapologetic truth, Natasha, uses words to enlighten, create equality, imbue life, and most importantly spread love and peace in the tradition of great leaders before her.This is another open slam for a chance to win points towards our playoffs in April and there will be a short open mic as per usual.Where: Café Deux Soleils (2096 Commercial Drive)Signup and Doors open at 7:00 PMOpen Mic starts at 7:45 PMSlam starts 8:00 PMand the cover is $5-10 sliding scaleHope to see you there,Sean
