LINTON KWESI JOHNSON HEADLINES TUC's POETRY NIGHT
In a highly innovative move the Trades Union Congress has chosen poetry as a way to celebrate the cause of 'decent work'.
Wednesday 7 October sees a superb line up of poets united around the the theme of 'Rhyme, Rhythm & Reason.' Headlining will be the legendary Linton Kwesi Johnson, making a rare London live appearance. Linton will be showcasing his work of dissenting poetry, with fellow dub poet, the incomparable Jean 'Binta' Breeze. The night also features one of the best of a new generation of young spoken word artists, poet Laura Dockrill, see http://www.myspace.com/lauradockrill
Wednesday 7 October sees a superb line up of poets united around the the theme of 'Rhyme, Rhythm & Reason.' Headlining will be the legendary Linton Kwesi Johnson, making a rare London live appearance. Linton will be showcasing his work of dissenting poetry, with fellow dub poet, the incomparable Jean 'Binta' Breeze. The night also features one of the best of a new generation of young spoken word artists, poet Laura Dockrill, see http://www.myspace.com/lauradockrill
And opening the night, Congolese band, The Zong Zing All Stars.
Combining the
rhyme and the rhythm with some reason will be TUC Deputy General
Secretary Frances O' Grady and Paul Mason author of Meltdown : The End of the Age of Greed.
Rhyme Rhythm & Reason is a TUC night out for the 'World Day for Decent Work'. This global campaign demands that Decent
work must be at the centre of government actions to bring back economic
growth and build a new global economy that puts people first. The
campaign defines 'decent work' as founded on recognition of trade union
rights, accountable governance and sustainable, green investment. With
activities from Australia to Zanzibar the TUC concert is a major
contribution to the day's international impact. Full campaign details
here, http://www.wddw.org/-English-
Wednesday 7 October, advance booking is strongly advised. At TUC Congress Centre. 23-28 Great Russell Street, London WC1.
Tickets are just just £9.99. Booking from http://www.philosophyfootball.com/view_item.php?pid=531
