This monthly open mic series for teens is a safe, uncensored space for poets, spoken word artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by youth for youth, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet. Get there early to get on the list. Hosted by the Word Wide Leadership Board.

This monthly open mic series for teens is a safe, uncensored space for poets, spoken word artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by youth for youth, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet. Get there early to get on the list. Hosted by the Word Wide Leadership Board.

This monthly open mic series for teens is a safe, uncensored space for poets, spoken word artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by youth for youth, with youth DJs, youth hosts and a monthly featured poet. Get there early to get on the list. Hosted by the Word Wide Leadership Board.

by Craig Harris

After a sold out run, God’s Trombones returns to Harlem Stage.  This musical interpretation of James Weldon Johnsons’ 1927 classic collection of poems refigures inspirational sermons by traveling African-American preachers. Harris’ interpretation transcends the sectarian roots of the sermons and focuses on their universal spirituality, reinterpreting them for a contemporary audience.

Presented in parnership with Center for Jazz Studies at Columbia & the Columbia/Harlem Jazz Project.