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     Afrika Regular Poster Username: Afrika Post Number: 71 Registered: 06-2006 Rating: N/A |
For Immediate Release Contact: The Poetry Cafe Radio Show (Michael J.Burt) at thepoetrycafe@gmail.com http://artistfirst.com/michaelburt.htm The Poetry Café Radio Show Every Wednesday The Poetry Café Radio Show airs every Wednesday at 10pm EST and STARRING: Michael J. Burt. It features spoken word poetry & LIVE author interviews. About Michael J.Burt Essence Magazine Featured Poet Michael J. Burt was born July 1, 1985 in Washington, DC. He was raised in Prince George's County, Maryland, where he currently resides. Burt studies psychology at Frostburg State University in Western Maryland. Marsha Ambrosius of the Grammy-nominated group Floetry said that Burt's poetry has "...the ability to reach the Soul with honest words of emotional optimism...Lovely." In 2005, Burt’s first volume of poetry entitled “Experience Is Impossible Without a Chance: A Collection of Poems” was published. Lovers of the written and spoken word have seen Burt perform at Christopher Newport University, Frostburg State University, Johns Hopkins University, and heard his poetry on Howard University’s historic WHUR-FM 96.3 radio station. Burt fulfilled a dream by opening for poet Nikki Giovanni and also had the privilege of being booked to open for Def Poet J. Ivy. He is a contributor to multiple thought provoking African American-experience books including "Journey into My Brother's Soul" and “Not In My Family: AIDS in the African American Community” which features writings from Patti LaBelle, Mo’Nique, Hill Harper, Al Sharpton, and many more. Burt’s poem “The Legacy” was featured in the March 2007 issue of ESSENCE Magazine. He has also been featured in the literary magazine "The Nubian Chronicles." “Love Changes: Poems,” Michael J. Burt’s sophomore effort was released officially February 5, 2007 by Xpress Yourself Publishing. Burt is the Managing Editor of Poetic Press (Coming April 2007) an imprint of XYP. Upon the completion of college, Michael J. Burt plans to continue writing and pursue a career in therapy. Burt is currently an online columnist for NewsBlaze.com and a contributing writer for J.T.'s Book Corner at Black Men In America.com doing celebrity and author interviews! For more info please visit him online at www.mjburtpoetry.com or www.myspace.com/poetmjb Upcoming Schedule August 1, 2007 - MJB Interviews Def Poet Queen Sheba @ 10pm EST on "The Poetry Cafe" August 15, 2007- MJB Interviews Best Seller Jessica Tilles & Carolyn Jones performs @ 10pm EST on "The Poetry Cafe" September 5, 2007 - MJB Interviews Poet, July 2007 Best Seller, and Author of A Life Beyond Limits: Overcoming Private Pain Nataki Suggs @ 10pm EST on "The Poetry Cafe" To be a guest on The Poetry Café Radio Show contact Michael J.Burt at thepoetrycafe@gmail.com |
