Internationally acclaimed artist comes to MCLA
By Jenn Smith, Berkshire Eagle Staff
Thursday, March 04
NORTH ADAMS – Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo has some words worth sharing.
The soul-baring poetess and musical vocalist will do so on Wednesday in the intimate setting of Gallery 51, artistic venue of the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts.
Jonathan Secor, MCLA director of special programs, said Okoawo was chosen to headline the second annual “Sekou Sundiata Evening of Poetry and Spoken Word” because of her lyrics of peace, positivity and personal connections. ”She’s an amazing artist, a powerful, beautiful wordsmith and performer,” Secor said. …more here for full article
