From Apache to the Grammys…TWICE! … Who’da-thunk-it!?!
Atlanta Spoken WordPoet, Queen Sheba,
is the FIRST WOMAN
to earn back-to-back Grammy® Nominations in the Spoken Word-Poetry category.
Celebration and Exclusive FYC Party at City Winery Atlanta Sunday, Dec 8, 2024
CITY WINERY FYC PARTY!
sunday dec 8th 7:30P
Atlanta, GA – NOVEMBER 14 2024– Queen Sheba, two-time Grammy®nominated poet and a trailblazer in the Spoken Word category, will host an Atlanta-based FYC (For Your Consideration) Grammy® Nominee party at City Winery Atlanta on Sunday, October 8th. This exclusive event celebrates her second consecutive Grammy® nomination for her latest album, Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say. Queen Sheba is the first woman poet to achieve back-to-back nominations in this category, an extraordinary testament to her dedication, artistry, and impact on the Spoken Word genre.
Confirmed Special Guest Performers Include:
Malcolm-Jamal Warner – Emmy-nominated actor and Spoken Word artist
Georgia Me – Emmy, Tony, Peabody award-winning poet
Phillippa Williams – Soulful vocalist from Miami, FL
Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. – Acclaimed poet and performer
Bity aka Spaceman Shawty – Unique lyricist and producer on Civil Writes
Supreme BG – Featured artist on Killer MIC (The South Got Something to Say)
Miss Honey Simone – Rising Star Soul Singer and Song-Writer
April Sampe – Acclaimed musician known for collaborations with Kirk Franklin and Raheem DeVaughn
The event will also feature poetry from Ms. Dia of WRFG, celebrating 20 years of calling Atlanta home. With over 25 years in entertainment, Ms. Dia has shared stages with icons like Erykah Badu, Pharrell Williams, and Amir Sulaiman.
Miami-based Spotlight Poet @redwritinghood and Spotlight Singer Phillippia Williams will also grace the stage.
Hosted by Queen Sheba (@thequeensheba), with cohosting by Bluz (@bluzbluzbluz), a two-time Emmy Winner from Charlotte, NC, and Theresa Tha S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D. (@thasongbird), the event promises a night filled with passionate performances, celebration, and community. DJ Crowns will handle the soundscapes for the night, while visual art will be presented by Sean Mulkey (@seanmulkeyarts).
The evening will culminate in a thrilling $1,000 Poetry vs. HipHop (PvHH) Battle between Team Atlanta and Team Boston, highlighting top artists from each city:
Team Atlanta: Poet @chev_toomuch, Poet @muvathecreator, MC @4izeraps, MC @ness.lee
Team Boston: Poet @amandasheallday, Poet @d.ruff3, MC @brandieblaze, MC @therealseefour
Queen Sheba: A Legacy of Spoken Word Excellence
Queen Sheba, known offstage as Bethsheba A. Rem, has been a pillar in the Spoken Word community for over 23 years. Her dedication to the art form and her commitment to advocacy and community engagement have cemented her place as a powerful, authentic voice in poetry. Civil Writes: The South Got Something to Say is a shining example of Sheba’s ability to blend art with activism, using Spoken Word as a platform to bring attention to pressing social issues.
As the only nominee in the category who has focused her career on Spoken Word, Queen Sheba’s nomination stands as a testament to her steadfast dedication to the genre. While others have ventured into poetry as an “easy win,” Sheba has championed Spoken Word for her entire career, curating events, publishing books, and supporting community initiatives across the nation.
This FYC party is, not only, a celebration of her Grammy® nomination and also of her journey as a Spoken Word artist who has continuously broken barriers and created pathways for emerging voices in the genre.
Press and Atlanta Grammy Chapter Members are welcome to attend the exclusive “Meet the Artists” hour from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at City Winery Atlanta, with a toast to Queen Sheba’s achievement at 7:00 PM.
GET TICKETS HERE
Event Details:
Date: Sunday, October 8th
Location: City Winery Atlanta
Time: 6:00 PM 7:30 PM: Meet the Press Hour
(open to press and Atlanta Grammy Chapter members)
7:00 PM: Toast to Queen Sheba
7:30 PM: Show begins
For press inquiries, bookings, or more information, please contact:
SvB Management
Email: bookingqueensheba@gmail.com
Phone: 9194225166
Website: www.thequeensheba.live & www.poetryvshiphop.live
Katie Carmody
Marketing Manager | City Winery
(c) 706.338.0009 | kcarmody@citywinery.com