Sekou Sundiata

January 10, 2024
Poet

Quick Facts

Sekou Sundiata
Full Name Sekou Sundiata
Occupation Poet
Date Of Birth Aug 22, 1948(1948-08-22)
Age 76
Date Of Death 2007-07-18
Birthplace Harlem
Country United States
Birth City New York
Horoscope Leo

Sekou Sundiata Biography

Name Sekou Sundiata
Birthday Aug 22
Birth Year 1948
Place Of Birth Harlem
Home Town New York
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Leo
Parents William Feaster, Virginia Myrtle Singleton Feaster

Sekou Sundiata is one of the most popular and richest Poet who was born on August 22, 1948 in Harlem, New York, United States. Afro- American spoken-word poet and playwright who is best known for his work the Blessing of the Boats and the 51st (dream) state. The first one deals with heroin addiction. The one that follows is a response to the September 11th, 2001 terrorist attacks.

He toured with the singer He toured with singer Ani Difranco in 2001. in 2001.

He was raised in Harlem with his birthname being Robert Franklin Feaster.

Sekou Sundiata Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Poet
House Living in own house.

Sekou Sundiata is one of the richest Poet from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Sekou Sundiata 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

The University of New York and the City College. City College of New York as well as at the City University of New York.

His spoken-word record, The Blue Oneness of Dreams was nominated for an Grammy Award.

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Sekou Ranked on the list of most popular Poet. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Sekou Sundiata celebrates birthday on August 22 of every year.

Top Facts about Sekou Sundiata

  1. Sekou Sundiata was a poet, performer, and musician.
  2. He was born in Harlem in 1948 and passed away in 2007.
  3. Sundiata’s work explored themes of race, identity, and history.
  4. He released several albums including “The Blue Oneness of Dreams.”
  5. Sundiata taught at universities including Columbia and New School.
  6. He collaborated with artists such as Bill T. Jones and Craig Harris.
  7. Sundiata received numerous awards for his contributions to the arts.
  8. His play “The Circle Unbroken is a Hard Bop” premiered in 1995.
  9. Sundiata’s work has been featured on HBO’s Def Poetry Jam.
  10. He was known for his powerful spoken word performances that blended music and poetry.

What were Sekou Sundiata's poetic influences?

Sekou Sundiata taught poetry at the Eugene Lang College for Liberal Arts for over twenty years. Many of his poems were heavily influenced by his Harlem and Afro-Caribbean roots.

Is Sundiata a musician?

Sundiata’s works combined poetry, music and drama. His musical influences included jazz, blues, funk and Afro-Caribbean rhythms. He worked closely with Craig Harris on works such as Udu, about slavery in modern Mauritania, and The Circle Unbroken is a Hard Bop about African Americans reaching adulthood in the 1960s.

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