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UrbArts Premiers 15-Minute Set from Sahara Sista S.O.L.S.

At 6:00 pm CST, UrbArts premiers a new 15 minute set from 2021 UrbArts award winner Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. in commemoration of the org’s 20th anniversary. Titled “Around 8.15,” this is an online series featuring artists who are a part of UrbArts and helped shape the org’s legacy. See the whole set on YouTube by…

Around 8.15 featuring Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. Premier

Watch UrbArts award winner Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. perform her 15 minute set in commemoration of the 20th anniversary of UrbArts. Watch here or Follow this link: https://youtu.be/wyPh_4-Mxds

Urban Hang Suite

Over 20+ years ago, UrbArts started as an open mic created by MK Stallings featuring the talents of James Biko (known back then as DJ Needles). For one night, Urban Hang Suite returns with special feature Sahara Sista S.O.L.S. and beats curated by James Biko. Buy tix here.

Lyrical Therapy Open Mic

Lyrical Therapy Open Mic Open mic and chill. You can perform or just enjoy the atmosphere. Tix available through Eventbrite. Mask Required.

Urban Hang Suite featuring Sahara Sista S.O.L.S.

Over 20 years ago, MK Stallings organized his first poetry set. He called it Urban Hang Suite after the classic Maxwell album. Ultimately, he viewed the event as foundational to what would become UrbArts. To mark the org anniversary, MK is bringing it back. Details on this event are still unfolding but a key part…

Lyrical Therapy ft Ibenagod

Lyrical Therapy Not So Open Mic returns with poets from from around the region. Ibenagod features. Get your tickets in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are required.

Postponed Lyrical Therapy Not So Open Mic

Tonight’s event has been postponed. We’ll announce the rescheduled date soon. Pay online, masks mandatory for entry, limited seating.

Lyrical Therapy (Not So Open Mic) | Saturday 1.16.21

Lyrical Therapy returns with a lineup of artists for you to experience. Tix are $15 apiece and only available at Eventbrite. Masks are required for all.

Louis ConPhliction releases Get Away

01SepDecember 29, 2013 By MK Stallings

Host of UrbPoetry and UrbSLAM 2013 champion Louis ConPhliction released a visually stunning video titled “Get Away” that showcases his lyrical and vocal talents. Directed by Cory Lampkin, this nearly four minute video focuses on Louis as he rhymes and sings into a microphone. While a fairly standard image for any performer, the effect Lampkin uses on…