Category Archives: Blog

MOTION TALKS THE POWER OF WORD ON HOCTOK.COM

Posted on July 21, 2015 by MotionLive

“Words, language, communication – these are power… The power to define yourself, the power to give voice, to tell your own story and not have your story told for you or to you. Words can also mobilize – a whole … Continue reading →

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Welcoming the Spoken World at #griotssummit2015

Posted on May 15, 2015 by MotionLive

South x North Griots Summit, May 28th – 31st, Toronto I’m so excited about working with an amazing team of artists, curators and cultural presenters to bring to you the South x North Griots Summit, taking place in Toronto this … Continue reading →

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MOTION’S “A RIFF ON SAMO” INSPIRED by NON’s “DOWNTOWN 81”

Posted on April 27, 2015 by MotionLive

The debut of a new work of words by MOTION – BOOM for REAL : A riff on SAMO – accompanies a significant, just-dropped, musical release. Inspired by L’OQENZ aka NiteOwlNaps’ new sonic mix “DOWNTOWN 81“ – premiered by OKAYPLAYER – and Motion’s own … Continue reading →

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OKAYPLAYER PREMIERS the BASQUIAT MIX by L’OQENZ aka NiteOWLNaps

Posted on April 27, 2015 by MotionLive

27 years after his passing, JEAN-MICHEL BASQUIAT‘s aura continues to rise. Infamous artist, actor, DJ  who came of age with the earliest of the New York Hip Hop and punk scenes, Basquiat has left an indelible cultural mark. From the millennial … Continue reading →

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WELCOMING THE SPOKEN WORLD AT HARBOURFRONT, TORONTO

Posted on April 22, 2015 by MotionLive

Canada’s flourishing spoken word scene is recognized as world class. In celebration of our vibrant legacy of poets, we’ve invited spoken word artists from around the world to share their stories, songs and unique oral and performance traditions. The griot … Continue reading →

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RHYMEFEST’S “IN MY FATHER’S HOUSE” PREMIERS AT TRIBECA

Posted on April 21, 2015 by MotionLive

Everyone has secrets. Maybe two, or even three. How many more so a family, a people or a community? From the opening moments of the feature documentary “In My Father’s House,” – which premiers at the Tribeca Film Festival – … Continue reading →

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BLACK & WHITE – PICTURES LEAD TO WORDS

Posted on April 19, 2015 by MotionLive

“Looked in the paper today -saw black faces in black veils – holding up black and white pictures of a black man / killed by white cops with black guns / in the black of night as he stood in … Continue reading →

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TORONTO + NYC at AFRICAN VOICES “THE ARTIVIST RISES” EXHIBIT

Posted on April 19, 2015 by MotionLive

 From ‪Toronto to ‪NYC‬, the images differ but are still the same. ‪TOronto’s Jalani Morgan’s ‪#‎photography‬ featured. ‪#‎blacklivesmatter‬ ‪#‎torontostreets‬. ‪‎America‬, do ‪#‎blacklivesmatter‬?? ‪#‎blackboy‬ ‪#‎blackart‬ ‪#‎painting‬ ‪#‎visualart‬ ‪#‎powerful‬ This ‪art‬ piece by ‪Malik Seneferu‬ blew me away. Remember ‪Lil Bobby Hutton. ‪#‎blackpanthers‬ ‪#‎oakland‬ … Continue reading →

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MARY J BLIGE PREMIERS AT TRIBECA FESTIVAL

Posted on April 18, 2015 by MotionLive

“Now you’re looking at a Leader. Now you’re looking at a Queen!” – Mary J. Blige Even in midst of the highest celebrity, the true Artist must take time to be with Self, and hear the changing tide of the … Continue reading →

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#TFF2015 in NYC

Posted on April 17, 2015 by MotionLive

At the @Tribeca #HQ. #Films #Music #Art #Technology #WomenFilmmakers #GlobalStories and more … #tff2015 #motionliveeye Keep listening… https://tribecafilm.com/stories/tribeca-film-festival-2015-women-filmmakers-soundcloud-mix Sounds to go with the visuals. Mixed by www.LOqenz.com! Tweet

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