The Woman Of Ase Ire!
The Woman Of Ase Ire! In December, I was interviewed and featured in the Spotlight section of the website Ase Ire. Ase Ire is the creation of Iyalorisa Efúnfúnláyò Ifákemi Easter Wood, an Orisa priestess and doctoral student in African and African American Studies at Harvard University. In the spirit of reciprocity and to share […]
Support, Prayers, and Soft Leather
Support, Prayers, and Soft Leather I am always humbled by people who genuinely support my writing and encourage me to continue tapping this keyboard and putting pen to paper. What many don’t know is that the writing process for me is similar to prayer. I use words in time of pain, triumph, surrender, and unsurpassed […]
Performance Dates!
For those who have asked, here are some performance dates Babble in The Bronx! I’ll be featuring with Rock Wilk When: Friday, February 17, 2012 Time: 8:00p.m. -11:30p.m. Where: Mi Gente Cafe 1306 Unionport Road, Bronx, N.Y. 10462 I’ll be featuring in Fairfield University With Flora Montes, John Chance Acevedo and Raul K Rios When: […]
Plantando Banderas was a success!
Behind The Scenes As show time approached and the crew tried to rectify some technical difficulties, the dancers and I posed for pictures, exchanged information, talked about our family members in the audience, and did everything in our power to remain calm. I am a firm believer in that some people are meant to enter […]
Conversations With My Skin, Promo Video
Conversations With My Skin is the first book of poetry of writer and educator Peggy Robles- Alvarado. She vividly depicts her violent poetic journey from a pregnant teen to a resilient woman determined to redefine herself. Her story embodies resolve, redemption, and healing for both mother and child. Go to homepage for more info.
This week I will be in the final rehearsals for Plantando Banderas!
This week I will be in the final rehearsals for Plantando Banderas. I have met my challenge of writing and committing to memory five original pieces for this production. Poetry incorporated into a theatrical piece is a new adventure for me and I welcomed the challenge. Linda Nieves-Powell, who is serving as creative and script […]
Plantando Banderas Promo featuring Peggy Robles-Alvarado
Want to see what I’m working on for the Plantando Banderas Project? Play the video, see pictures of my ancestors, laugh at my baby pictures and listen to me honor Latinos! Dale! Want a sneak peek at The Plantando Banderas Show coming this November? Play the video and witness Orlando Ferrand at his best!
NYU Performance with Capicu
On October 11th Bonafide Rojas and I were the featured poets at Capicu’s Cultural Showcase as part of NYU’s celebration of Latino Heritage Month hosted by Papo Swiggity and coordinated by the one and only George Urban Jibaro Torres. Bonafide and his Pedro Pietri inspired BOX spoke out against the gentrification of Brooklyn and the […]
Behind the scenes with Plantando Banderas
On this beautiful Monday morning I worked with Linda Nieves-Powell, founder of Latino Flavored Productions, filming scenes with Orlando Ferrand for the upcoming Plantando Banderas Project to debut in November. Jovanny Ramos stepped up as production assistant while Orlando and I were directed by Linda. After scouting a few areas, unpacking equipment, setting up tripods, […]
Join me at the Capicu Open mic at NYU
Tuesday October 11th 2011 at 6:00pm Join me at the Capicu Open mic Celebrating Latino Heritage Month NYU Kimmel Center 60 Washington Square South Esner and Lubin Auditorium 4th floor
