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Norman Alexander Alkamal
Jemmott,
known simply as Alkamal, is
a poet, writer, spoken word
artist and public speaker.
In his works, as well as
his performances, Alkamal
employs a dynamic blend
of imagery, thought and
emotion. He is co-creator
and developer of "the v3
sessions" and "The World of
Words Youth Poetry
Showcase." Both are
programs geared to poets and
musical artists of
all
ages to showcase their work.
Since 1996, he has traveled across the country performing spoken word at various cultural events as the Afrikan Liberation Day Celebration, The Black L.U.V. Festival, WordStock and the New York International Independent Film and Video Festival at Madison Square Garden. He's also been the invited guest speaker at numerous Black History Month celebrations, graduation and award ceremonies, as well as conferences hosted by the Tavis Smiley Foundation, The Urban Network, The College Board's NYOutreach Program and Madison Square Boys & Girls Club.
Conversations with my Violent Side: the poetry of Norman
Alexander Alkamal Jemmott
(Kibo Books, 2007)
is the second book of poetry from writer, Alkamal Jemmott.
In it, he addresses a host of intimate
and
personal issues, posted cleverly in chapters relating to
family, love, sex, and politics.
Employing his character style of using imagery, and emotion in his writing, this book is an absorbing collection of poetry with poems written over a 12-year span. Yet, these writings have survived time and circumstance to remain strikingly relevant to today's life situation. What we are left with this volume of poetry is a sobering look into what living honestly has been like for this poet and writer.
