WATCH DIS SPACE!!!

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Just when you thought you had seen the ultimate in performance poetry THE BEST KEPT SECRET has raised the bar on what is one of the most exciting events to ever happen on the poetry scene.

THE BEST KEPT SECRET consisting of shortMAN, Amen Noir, Tuggs.t.a.r, ShakaRa and OneNess. Having been heavy weights on the circuit since the turn of the millennium, while newcomer shakaRA has quickly trail blazed an ever rising reputation on the scene.

Ask anyone of the most talented poets, and you'd be hard pushed to find someone who do not include these five names. And far from being rivals, each poet admires the work of the other, and has quickly embraced the chance to work together in the quest for performance perfection.

They first came together at the request of poetry legends The Last Poets, who invited them individually to support their London tour in the winter of 2004. Wanting to give The Last Poets a worthy performance they merged their styles to offer an unforgettable night. Tongues couldn't stop wagging about their collective effort.
It began the process of what was to become THE BEST KEPT SECRET.

Their limited performances have sent shock waves throughout the global community with requests form Nottingham, Norway, Sweden and United States arriving thick and fast. Audiences are taken through a roller coaster of emotions from each poet who should be labelled a master poet in their craft. Individually they are awesome. Together they are unbelievable.

It is impossible to ignore the impact THE BEST KEPT SECRET are having and will continue to have. For the UK's poetical quest for recognition and global influence has taken a giant stride towards its objective. And soon, the world will know, the most lethal poets in the business are a secret no more. [/align]

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[align=center]consisting of the most dynamic individual poets, have joined forces to present an explosive concept never before seen on the UK poetry circuit. They have re-written the rules, when it comes to poetry and thrown out the book when it comes to performance. They have launched something incredibly fresh that has caught everybody by surprised. By themselves they are phenomenal. Together, they are indescribable. They are The BEST KEPT SECRET.
OneNess, Amen Noir, Tuggstar, shortMAN & ShakaRa.

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BEST KEPT SECRET DOUBLE BILL



UNVEILING

TUGGS.T.A.R FOR PRESIDENT

SAT JULY 2[suP]ND[/suP] 7.00PM

NEW INITIATIVES

55 WILLINGTON ROAD

STOCKWELL (NEAREST TRAIN STATION CLAPHAM NORTH)

PART 1- THE UNVEILING:

BEST KEPT SECRET SHOW HOW IT IS…


[align=justify]The defining moment in the spoken word ascension has arrived with the merging of some of London’s most dynamic poets. The works of Amen Noir, shortMAN, OneNess, Tuggs.t.a.r and ShakaRa has much been admired in poetry circles and beyond as dynamic and visionary. The Best Kept Secret represents the exciting fusion of various spoken word styles. From the theatrics of shortMAN, word wizadry of Amen Noir, stage presence of OneNess, and rapid fire lyrics of ShakaRa and Tuggs.t.a.r. Each with an already wide following, the unification of their styles and fan base combined with their creative willingness to push this art to a never before seen level, has wet the appetite of those who have received tasters of the collective so far. From England, to Norway, performances with The Last poets and Dead Prez with dates for Sweden and Toronto scheduled for this year. The Best Kept Secret is set to raise the bar in performance poetry once again…. “They are soon to be a secret no more.� [/align]

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[align=justify]PART 2… TUGGS.T.A.R FOR PRESIDENT[/align]
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[align=justify]Have you ever wondered what a politician would have to say for the black community to really put their faith in him? What would he have to know, what plans would he have to put forward to gain the true support and belief in the black community. [/align]

[align=justify]Best Kept Secret presents Tuggs.t.a.r for president, a visionary look into a world where politicians represent the will and concern of the people. After the last election, there was again a general apathy among the black community caused by the inability of politicians to adequately represent the genuine concerns of the black community. [/align]

[align=justify]Best Kept Secret present a play alive with story line, theatrical presentation, and analytical discourse all portrayed in the realms of poetry. Not only displaying a creative and imaginative approach to poetry, but also a political maturity not accessible anywhere else in the arts. Tugg.s.t.a.r runs for president and addresses the positive and negative concerns of the African British experience and links it into the global African community. [/align]

BEST KEPT SECRET!!!!