Name: Jambalaya Soul Slam Paper Thin Poetry Slam I
Start: 2026-07-18T20:00:00-04:00
End: 2026-07-18T22:30:00-04:00
Location: Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.

Jambalaya Soul Slam Paper Thin Poetry Slam I

A self-described introvert with a very public profession, Dasan Ahanu is an award-winning poet, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar. He is a Southern storyteller who uses stories to deepen our understanding and awareness of what's happening around us. Dasan is a visiting lecturer at UNC-Chapel Hill, an alumnus of Harvard University's Nasir Jones Fellowship, and North Carolina's 2023 Piedmont Laureate for poetry. He notes that creative artistry is embedded in the fabric of North Carolina and shows an incredible commitment to his home state. He has served various artistic leadership roles and consistently reinvests his talents. A respected recording artist, Dasan has collaborated with many Jazz, Soul, and Hip-Hop artists in North Carolina. He has published extensively, performed nationwide, and authored six poetry collections. Dasan has been active in poetry slam, participating in regional and national competitions as a founding member and coach of the Bull City Slam Team. He is a builder who works with organizations and institutions to develop effective arts strategies that enhance their work in the community.

Dasan Ahanu

A special poetry slam where everyone reads off paper

Hayti Heritage Center/St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.

Jambalaya Soul SlamPaper Thin Poetry Slam July 18, 2026Hayti Heritage Center804 Old Fayetteville StDurham, NC 27701 Join us for a special night of poetry. All participants MUST READ FROM PAPER for this slam. They can read from printed paper or a journal. No phones. No memorized poems. Bring your new works or works in progress! Poets who have never slammed before are welcome to join us! This is one of our favorite slams of the year. All poetry shared must be original. The Jambalaya Soul Slam is the Triangle’s longest running poetry event! doors 7:30pmshow 8:00pm $10 General Admission For more information: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com | For guidelines go to http://bullcitypoetryslam.com This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

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