Each episode features spoken word performances from established and emerging poets, with surprise appearances from actors and musicians.
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Each episode features spoken word performances from established and emerging poets, with surprise appearances from actors and musicians.
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Synopsis
Mos Def hosts Def Poetry, an HBO series featuring spoken word performances from various poets. The show, co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons, and Deborah Pointer, connects poetry to hip-hop culture as a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam. Each episode includes surprise appearances from actors and musicians who present their original works. Russell Simmons, the producer, appears at the end of each episode to thank the audience. The series runs for 90 minutes and premiered in 2002.
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Why Watch
- See performances by both new and established poets.
- Meet Mos Def as the engaging host of the series.
- Find out how spoken word poetry connects to hip-hop culture.
Did You Know
- Def Poetry was co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons, and Deborah Pointer.
- The series is hosted by Mos Def, a prominent figure in hip-hop.
- Russell Simmons appears at the end of each episode to thank the audience.
- Def Poetry is a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam, connecting it to hip-hop culture.
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Who co-founded Def Poetry?
Def Poetry was co-founded by Bruce George, Danny Simmons, and Deborah Pointer.
Who hosted the Def Poetry series?
The series was hosted by Mos Def.
What is the connection between Def Poetry and Def Comedy Jam?
Def Poetry is a spin-off of Def Comedy Jam, maintaining a connection to hip-hop culture.
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