Chenyelu Bomani!

Hometown:

D. Michigan

About Me:

Spoken Word Artist, Storyteller, Writer, Poet, Music Producer
Ok, the above only reflects on what I do and not who I am. I was born raised and educated in Detroit, MI. My first encounters with music took place at an early age and I became involved with percussion instruments through a friend of the family and later took formal guitar lessons but I preferred playing by ear. I played with loose bands off and on mainly at house parties. Musically I got side tracked by the old adage voiced by family in those days ... "get a real job."
I am degreed in the field of Mental Health Technology and minored in Substance Abuse.
I was a street poet during the 60's performing on street corners with a tamborine or congas. I frequented festivals, poetry gatherings and had a few lounge performances thrown in. My works had a militant flair and was influenced by the hair raising times of the era and I ain't just referencing afros either. I was first published in college in a publication called "Jam Session". Now I am resurrecting myself in the poetic and music realms and am amazed at the resurgence of Spoken Word and the gifted people involved in it on a global scale. In my style of Spoken Word which has been called different or unique I try and embody the West African Griots by embracing social, political and historic issues hence it becomes not just poetry but a form mixed with contemporary storytelling. I have been called the "Urban Griot" because of it so, I embrace that phrase. My music has also been called different and the only explanation I can give is that I see the world as a huge music mall and I attempt to blend or fuse various types in an attempt to create a unique sound which I hope would have a global feel. I also view music as a form of story telling and attempt to accomplish that via instrumentals rather than words. I sincerely hope that anyone that listens will like the presentations which were created for your pleasure!

What do you do in the music industry

producer, songwriter, poet, spoken word artist, musician, music publisher

What is your level of experience in the music business?

intermediate

Website(s):

www.myspace.com/chenyelubomani
www.reverbnation.com/chenyelubomani