SWAAM Spoken Word Art & Music

Welcome to the New Renaissance and another edition of SWAAM Spoken Word Art & Music, Open Mic, Live Band, Wine Bar, VIP Tables with bottle service and another incredible feature artist for your listening pleasure. "Torre Brannon Reese" will be in the building! Torre draws inspiration from the vibrant soul of his birthplace, New Orleans La., the city that birthed Jazz. He grew up singing in the legendary streets of the French Quarter. Torre is a Poet, guitarist, writer, mentor, educator and social justice advocate. He's the founder and CEO of Famli Inc,(the Foundation for Arts, Mentoring, Leadership and Innovation) which produces cutting edge programs and curriculums designed to alter the trajectory of young men and women in our communities. He's also the founder of the I've Known Rivers Film Festival. He's co-founder of the internationally known doo wop group Street Corner Renaissance as well as the leader of his own band Torrance Brannon & Everything with Soul. One of the architects and cornerstones of the Leimert Park Black Arts Village Cultural Renaissance as well as one of the main architects and facilitators of re-naming of Crenshaw Blvd to "Malcolm X Blvd. Show starts promptly at 8pm, early arrival suggested

Host or Publisher Lorenzo Frank