Spoken Word Artist Saul Williams Extended Interview on His New Album, "Martyr Loser King"
democracynow.org - In an extended interview with Saul Williams, a world-renown spoken word artist, he discusses his career of mixing poetry, music and acting; reads some of his poetry, discusses how he became an activist, and describes the concept of his new album, "MartyrLoserKing."
"Martin Luther King would be one of many martyr loser kings-a martyr as in those who have either been killed because of the work that they’ve done for the upliftment of humanity or what have you, or those who haven’t been killed who give their lives just through service to humanity. OK? So, a martyr is connected to the idea of sacrifice and those who give their lives or sacrifice the possibilities of wealth or what have you for the sake of humanity. The loser, basically what I’m referencing is the disenfranchised, those who identify as belonging to a disenfranchised group."
Williams also discusses his appreciation for hacking, Julian Assange, Chelsea Manning, Edward Snowden, and the late net neutrality activist, Aaron Swartz.
Twenty years ago Williams won the title of Nuyorican Poets Cafe’s Grand Slam Champion. Over the past two decades, he has forged a career mixing poetry, music and acting. In 2014 he performed in the first Broadway hip hop musical "Holler If Ya Hear Me" a musical inspired by Tupac Shakur.
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I could listen to Saul perform Burundi all day. I get chills each time
Phenomenal guest and interview--I've been in love this man's words for the past 15 years...chill bumps! He opened for NIN years ago in Pensacola, FL and only a few dozen of us knew who he is. After his show, he went into the GA area and quietly spoke with his fans and I was so honored to tell him how much his work meant to me and he hugged me--an amazing human.
@Sagefrakrobatik
8 жыл бұрын
+Bonnie Abbzug I first got hip around 2003 2004,
I just love Amy Goodman SO MUCH!!! The woman is so passionate about what she does and that passion just bleeds through in the questions she asks and in her demeanor throughout the interview. Gotta love true journalists!
Saul Williams is brilliant! Inspirational. Taking it to the next level.
Mr. Saul Williams is one of the most socially and politically prolific astute artist of this epoch. And- Amy Goodman is an maverick passionate journalist. Phenomenal infomative interview.
Superb interviews can only come from the best. This interview embodies two really great human beings. One of your best, Amy.
WHAT SAUL WILLIAMS IS ON DEMOCRACY NOW! INCREDIBLE
Saul you are a credit to your parents & a gift to all creativity. Great Amy as always, thank you.
Such a great interview. Great job Amy.
@zenatman
5 жыл бұрын
Did you not notice that Saul muthafuckin Williams was there? 🤣
@TrishanthChandrahasan
3 жыл бұрын
@@zenatman great job in letting him speak at length and asking the right questions
amzingly articulate and perceptive, and brave, as well, yes, take it to the next level,
my word, beyond this world. this should be banned because of how awakening it is!! thank you DEMOCRACY NOW for this great, inspirational interview!
"I'm sorry I'm not that kind of American"
This dudes no joke! So many layers! Don’t know if it’s his French or his nyc or his Haitian, but this mofo IS *deep* ✊🏾
Really talented guy, I'm definitely gonna check out some of his music. Besides the last album does the comment section have any other recommendation on where to start?
@Sagefrakrobatik
8 жыл бұрын
lol what happened to my comment did you delete it?
@Sagefrakrobatik
8 жыл бұрын
Speaking of Slam when I was in college I put together a hip hop student organization and tried to do a showing of the film slam. Unfortunately turn-out was pretty low. I saw him three times in concert, but had to leave for two of them
@Ben-xj2rf
3 жыл бұрын
Amethyst Rock Star, if you still need suggestions
Everyone needs to be lead. I’m lead by The Universe, Gods Sun and My Rani.
Profound
Everyone should watch this, especially minutes 10 through 16!
This was a very entertaining watch, full of insight and passion.
In India, I would pay one Euro for a doctor's visit... (a general practitioner, that is).
Well that was unexpected and amazing. Subscribed!
Imagine the possibility for goodness as a mode for success.If Sanders wins we have our first truly peace loving,honorable president.
wow...brilliant
Teach
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Dido! Democracy is dead okay? Every day is Ashurah and every land is Karbala Lord 🙏 help us. : Chief: bring us Relief. Thanks for the video and I value your service. Allahummah salle ala Muhammad wa ale Muhammed saw. Wwg1wgA be-cause Af1a1fA. Trump 2020
So a poet..what's this spoken word shit? What would Hemingway say?
@avidmisreader
8 жыл бұрын
+Odin31b he'd probably have a bear-crush on him even though Williams also projects onto historical figures.
@ambivertical
8 жыл бұрын
+Odin31b There's a theatrical performance aspect of Spoken Word that let's a poets piece branch off the poetic roots of the written word on a page.