Remi Kanazi BDS workshop + performance poetry

Event published by Leeds Palestine Solidarity Campaign

Event date: November 26, 2011 12:30

Palestinian-American performance poet, writer and resistance activist Remi Kanazi will be preforming at the Leeds Summat 2011

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Palestinian-American performance poet, writer and resistance activist Remi Kanazi will be preforming at the Leeds Summat 2011

Workshop: ‘This Poem will not End Apartheid’ with Remi Kanazi, from 12.30pm til 1.30pm. Sat 26th.
Venue: The Old Book Shop (Lower Ground Floor): the ‘Convers-Action’ Space, Leeds University.

About Remi Kanazi

Remi Kanazi is a poet, writer, and activist based in New York City. He is the editor of Poets For Palestine (Al Jisser Group, 2008). His political commentary has been featured by news outlets throughout the world, including Al Jazeera English, GRITtv with Laura Flanders, and BBC Radio. His poetry has taken him across North America, the UK, and the Middle East, and he recently appeared in the Palestine Festival of Literature as well as Poetry International. He is a recurring writer in residence and advisory board member for the Palestine Writing Workshop.

About Poetic Injustice

Laced with searing indictments of occupation, ethnic cleansing and war, the debut collection by Palestinian-American poet Remi Kanazi, Poetic Injustice: Writings on Resistance and Palestine, tackles some of the most pressing global issues of our time. Bringing alive the passion and heartfelt stories spread across the collection, Poetic Injustice includes a captivating 15-track performance CD.

Praise for Poetic Injustice
“Some poetry is meant to make you sit in quiet contemplation. Not so with Remi Kanazi’s. Read his words out loud for yourself and your friends. Let their compassionate anger, their intricate dance of ideas, their unflinching witness, wash over you, dance with you, pick you up, and spur you to action.”
Ali Abunimah, Co-founder of Electronic Intifada and author of One Country: A Bold Proposal to End the Israeli-Palestinian Impasse.

Full list of UK tour dates here on Facebook and on PSC Website

Buy his book for £16 here http://www.poeticinjustice.net/book/purchase-poetic-injustice.html

SUMMAT EVENT PROGRAMME

The Leeds Summat Gathering will run from 9am to 9pm on Saturday 26th November 2011. The daytime event (9am – 5pm) will be held at Leeds University Union, followed by afternoon tea and evening entertainment (5pm – 9pm) just 3 – 4 minutes away at Notre Dame College!

Participants are very welcome to stay all day – or you’re free to drop in for certain elements:

9am – 9:45am: the day will start with a range of meditative and reflective activities including yoja and tai chi.

9:30am: Breakfast will be served.

10am: a panel of our guest speakers and local folk will kick off the day with an interactive debate on the hot topics of the day.

11am – 5pm: the main programme, featuring workshops, music, youth and kids activities, talks, networking, art, conversations, film, and much much more. Some of the activities will be massive, some tiny; some will be very intense and high-brow, others very frivolous.

5pm: afternoon tea for all at Notre Dame College.

6pm: kick back and digest the day with some evening entertainment, drinks, food, and lots of chat.

9pm: close.

Many thanks to all those making up the amazing, varied programme! Click through to find out more:

Guests + features.

Workshops.

Activities + stalls.

Watch this space for full info on music, film, and more in the coming weeks.

See Summat for more info