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When I declare that I love this, I say that I will exist in this forever. I will commit every part of me to make certain that this is all I ever do forevermore. I will manifest every opening possible and forfeit every diversion in order to continue doing this. I am an artist and I owe it to the me years ago and years from now to be all of such brewing brilliance to the very end of me.

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TE'

POET | COMPOSER | WRITER | ARTIST

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Born in East St. Louis IL. Grew up in my head. Raised by music, art and books.

Wanted to heal the world with art. Got lost in Paducah. Found myself in Paris. Toured with musicians and singers. Studied Systematic Theology. Wrote an album. Lived a book. Wrote for magazines. Got an MA degree. Worked in NY. Wrote for HBO. Recited for MTV. Sung for VH1. Wrote an album. Learned a ton. Moved to St. Louis. Toured more. London. Prague. Africa. Wrote songs for labels. Pursued Slam poetry. Succeeded in it. Failed myself. Wanted to heal more. Flew to Madrid. Painted a print of a dream. Returned to St. Louis. Brought pride with me. Too many hours. Not enough sleep. Moved to Hollywood. Destruction

followed. Moved to Denver. Wrote a book. Wrote an album. Lived a talk show. Experienced more in a year than two decades prior. Wrote a book. Moved to Philadelphia. Grew up. Found healing for myself. New perspective on love, life, faith and growth. Wrote a novel. Recording an album. Touring with great musicians. Writing a book. Writing an album. Painting a canvass. Growing. Still want

to heal the world with art. l'année est 2011

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Born in East St. Louis IL. Grew up in my head. Raised by music, art and books.

followed. Moved to Denver. Wrote a book. Wrote an album. Lived a talk show. Experienced more in a year than two decades prior. Wrote a book. Moved to Philadelphia. Grew up. Found healing for myself. Became a father. New perspective on love, life, faith and growth. Wrote a novel. Recording an album. Touring with great musicians. Writing a book. Writing an album. Painting a canvass. Growing. Still want

to heal the world with art. l'année est 2011

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Abbreviated Curriculum Vitae

M.A. Systematic Theology

Howlett Inc. Seminary, 2005

B.A. Counseling Psychology (Cum Laude)

Salisbury State University, 2001

Musical Director, LWUCC (2011 present)

ssistant Research Professor, Africana Studies Program, Lehigh University (2007 2009)

Guest Fellow, New World Studies, Escuela de Cine y Televisión Septima Ars de Madrid (2006 2007)

Guest Fellow, World Music Composition Université Lille Nord de France (2004 2005)

Select Projects:

A Message From The Me To Be. (Founder). Sanctuary Wholistic Art Gallery, Philadelphia PA (2011, Vol. 5) Special Issue: Comprehensive Center For Fathers & Family Restoration

A Message From The Me To Be. (Founder). Cafe Coutlre, Denver CO (2009, Vol. 4) Special Issue: The Kelly Horan Foundation & Community Growth/Healing

Russell Simmons/HBO Def Poetry Jam (Finalist). New York NY (2003)

VH1 Lyrical Lounge (Guest Performer) New York (2003)

A Message From The Me To Be. (Founder). Cafe Coutlre, Makerere University, Uganda (2002, Vol. 2) Special Issue: The African Diaspora & Global Accountability

Forthcoming Projects:

B E A U T I F U L P E O P L E D O N T J U S T H A P P E N

A Portrait Documentary & Lecture Series.

All That I Am

A Music & Visual Composition

An Intentional Dream

An Audio Album

This Is The Chapter About Women

An Audio Album, Stage Play, Short Film & Essay Compilation

Te' V. Smith & The Art Of Living

A Touring Conceptual Art Presentation

Press:

"Te' V.Smith and his creative style brings an outstanding look into music composition and the intricacies of poetry and the spoken word."

-Musicwithoutlabels.com

"There is something so humble and poetic about Te Smith that his energy draws you in like a welcoming embrace from your dearest brother. He has this effect with men and women alike. Even through cyberspace he displays an honesty and vulnerability in his journalistic artwork that makes you feel like youve met him in person before. This poet, composer, writer, and singer is one of our modern day Griots. Paris Review was very accurate in the assessment that this young prodigy is one to watch and anticipate; and he is soon to be the most creative and evolved artists of his generation."

-Artculturepower.com

"Te' V. Smith, whose poetry is filled with candid humanity accompanied with a kinetic sound. It is to the listener what a breath of fresh air is to a good morning; it fills the senses with lucidity that you simply don't only feel but relate to"

-Phillypoetry.com

"Te' V. Smith: A beautiful mix between Saul Williams, Mos Def, Bob Marley, Ani Defranco, John Legend and Wyclef Jean"

- Jisho Hackinachi, JPOP

"simply amazing! Te' Smith is the refreshing change we need in music AND poetry"

- Liuter Porst, 101.7 Mercury FM

"Mr. Smith is sure to continue to push the envelope, raise the bar & change lives. Succesfully blending song with poetry is no easy task, however if one has the raw ability, spiritual & social insight & pure bravery to do so..it is Te' V. Smith"

- Mocha Latte, STLTIDBITZ

"blew through the windy city with such loving fiercness...a true star in the rising"

- Chicago Tribune

"I eagerly await whats next to flow from the page of this poet"

- Mondo Times

"Te' V. Smith brings the written word new light"

- Cherry Moon Publishing

"soon to be one of the most creative and evolved artists of his generation. This young prodigy is one to watch and anticipate"

- Paris Review 2003

Organizations:

Member, Research Advisory Group, GrassRoots Community Foundation

Member, The Journal of Pan African Studies (JPAS)

Member, National Council of Black Studies (NCBS)

Member, Association for the Study of the Worldwide African Diaspora (ASWAD)

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In My Words (acoustic/live)

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An Intentional Dream

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Decline Of The Diaspora

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more than an artist...I want to make it as a man, one of constant growth & creativity

PERFORMANCE DATES

JUN.08. 2012 | Creative Voice :: SAN FRANCISCO CA.

6:00pm

Cafe Prague

424 Merchant St

San Francisco, CA 94111

sharing poetry.

FEB.14. 2012 | REAL :: BROOKLYN NY.

8:00pm

Soule International Restaurant

920 Fulton Street,

Brooklyn, NY 11238

sharing poetry + songs with part of my band.

FEB.10. 2012 | Shot In The heART :: PHILADELPHIA PA

8:00pm

Sanctuary Wholistic Arts Gallery

319 N.11th Street,

Philadelphia PA

sharing poetry + songs with part of my band.

JAN.19. 2012 | Soul Sounds :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

8:00pm

The Arts Garage

1533 Ridge Ave

Philadelphia PA

sharing poetry + songs with part of my band.

JAN.03. 2012 | Downtown 81 :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

7:00pm

Sanctuary Wholistic Arts Gallery #2

319 N.11th Street,

Philadelphia PA

art panelist.

NOV.15. 2011 | Poetic Sounds :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

8:00pm

Rendevous

6328 Rising Sun Ave

Philadelphia PA

sharing poetry + songs with part of my band.

OCT.19. 2011 | Speak Easy :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

8:00pm

University of PENN

3819 Locust St.

Philadelphia PA

sharing poetry

SEPT. 10. 2011 | Skitzin 5 :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

6:30pm

The African American Museum

701 Arch Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

sharing songs and poetry with my part of my band.

AUG. 19. 2011 | Glax Art Fundraiser :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

7:00pm

The Arts Garage

1533 Ridge Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19130

sharing songs with my part of my band.

JULY. 18. 2011 | Art Haven :: NEW YORK NY.

7:00pm

Harlem Studio Museum

144 West 125th Street

New York, NY 10027

sharing poetry + songs alone.

JULY. 17. 2011 | Art Haven :: NEW YORK NY.

9:00pm

Harlem Studio Museum

144 West 125th Street

New York, NY 10027

sharing poetry + songs alone.

JULY. 16. 2011 | AMFTMTB :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

4:00pm

Sanctuary Art Galleries

2737 Cambridge Street

Philadelphia, PA 19130

sharing poetry + songs with my full band.

JUN. 29. 2011 | Love Us :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

7:00pm

The Rotunda

4014 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA. 19139

sharing poetry + songs with my full band.

JUN. 24. 2011 | Expressions :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

8:00pm

The Rotunda

4014 Walnut St.

Philadelphia, PA. 19139

sharing poetry.

JUN. 14. 2011 | Open Letters :: BROOKLYN NY.

8:00pm

Soule'

920 Fulton St.

Brooklyn, NY. 11225

sharing poetry.

JUN. 11. 2011 | Skitzzins :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

8:00pm

A Poet Art Gallery

4510 Walnut Street

Philadelphia, PA 19143

sharing poetry + light songs.

JUN. 10. 2011 | This Is Afrika :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

6:00pm

CEC

3500 Lancaster Ave

Philadelphia, PA 19130

sharing poetry + songs with my full band.

May. 20. 2011| Kingdom Agency :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

7:30pm

Victory Center

5220 Whitby Ave.

Philadelphia, PA. 19139

sharing poetry.

MAY 18. 2011 | Art Of Conversation :: BROOKLYN NY.

8:00pm

1014 Fulton St.

Brooklyn NY

sharing poetry + spoken word

APR.30. 2011 | A Night At APAG :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

9:00pm

A Poet Art Gallery

4510 Walnut St.

Philadelphia , PA. 19143

sharing poetry + songs with my full band.

APR. 27. 2011 | Hidden Soul :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

8:00pm

Elenas

4912 Baltimore Ave

Philadelphia PA 19148

sharing songs with my full band.

APR.19. 2011 | Poetic Sounds :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

8:00pm

Rendevous

6328 Rising Sun Ave

Philadelphia PA

sharing poetry + songs with part of my band.

APR. 15. 2011 | Slaughter House :: BROOKLYN NY.

8:00pm

Daddys Basement Bookstore

327 Rogers ave.

Brooklyn NY 11225

sharing poetry + songs with part of my band.

MAR. 19. 2011 | Je' t'adore :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

MAR. 16. 2011 | Apache Cafe :: ATLANTA GA.

FEB. 12. 2011 | Love Jones Live :: NEW YORK NY.

JAN. 23. 2011 | 4th Wall Art Salon :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

NOV. 26. 2010 | New Africa :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

NOV. 18. 2010 | Last Request :: BROOKLYN NY.

OCT. 03. 2010 | Art Sanctuary :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

SEPT. 25. 2010 |Nef Celebration :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

AUG. 13. 2010 |University of Memphis :: MEMPHIS TN.

JULY 17. 2010 |Brown Bear Festival :: PHILADLPHIA PA.

JUNE 14. 2010 |House of Word :: PRAGUE

JUNE 12. 2010|Shakespeare and Sons :: PRAGUE

JUNE 07. 2010|The Globe :: PRAGUE

APRIL 20. 2010|The Last Request :: BROOKLYN NY.

MAR. 06. 2010 |Pearl of Africa :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

MAR. 05. 2010 |1st Fridays on Vine :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

MAR. 03. 2010 |NoChe Open Mic' :: PHILADELPHIA PA.

FEB. 19. 2010 |Walnut Room :: DENVER CO.

FEB. 13. 2010 |Avogadros Number :: FORT COLLINS CO.

FEB. 08. 2010 |Crossroads Theatre :: DENVER CO.

FEB. 08. 2010 |KRFC Live at Lunch :: FORT COLLINS CO.

FEB. 07. 2010 |The Mercury Cafe :: DENVER CO.

FEB. 04. 2010 |Bill Reed School :: LOVELAND CO.

FEB. 03. 2010 |Bill Reed School :: LOVELAND CO.

FEB. 02. 2010 |Bill Reed School :: LOVELAND CO.

FEB. 01. 2010 |Bill Reed School :: LOVELAND CO.

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Febuary. 05. 2012

dear "positive" artists:

we are not called to be an alarm clock,

we are a to be a gentle presentation of being present

we are to be shade and sunshine, with a glowing care

we are to be men and women of humanity, brilliantly kind

we are not great, we are not greater, we are (all of us) greatness!

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January. 27. 2012

When I declare that I love this,

I say that I will exist in this forever.

I will commit every part of me to make certain

that this is all I ever do forevermore.

I will manifest every opening possible

and forfeit every diversion

in order to continue doing this.

I am an artist and I owe it

to the me years ago and years from now

to be all of such brewing brilliance

to the very end of me.

..........................................................................

January. 25. 2012

MISCONCEPTION

a nice guy (in my opinion) is:

Certain not arrogant.

Gentle not frail.

Sincere not smooth/slick/SWAG.

Strong not forceful.

Supportive not passive.

Vulnerable not broken.

GROWTH IN EVERYTHING

L O V E O V E R E V E R T H I N G.

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January. 01. 2012

At home Im a poet laureate, my work on my walls, on napkins just to the right of a Rhodes piano, on blank canvasses once meant for painting pretty girls, in a string of notebooks carefully strung all over waiting for my need to be cared for again. In my home I am brilliant & boring, sanctified & shrouded in doubt, peaceful & possibly every sense of a roar. Let me show you what the conversations are like...

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