Jared Paul

Jared Paul

Jared Paul poetry performance.
Background information
Origin Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Genres Performance poetry, slam poetry, punk, hip hop
Occupation(s) Spoken word artist, rapper, poet, activist
Labels Strange Famous
Associated acts Prayers for Atheists, Sage Francis, B. Dolan, Joe Beats
Website JaredPaul.org

Jared Paul is an organizer, independent journalist, slam poetry champion and Strange Famous Records recording artist from Providence, Rhode Island.[1] His poetry and music are often focused on issues of social justice, human rights, environmental justice, and animal rights.

Poetry

As a poet, Jared Paul has "toured internationally in over 200 cities throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe playing alongside legendary poets, musicians, journalists, and speakers such as Amy Goodman, Saul Williams, Bill Clinton, Sage Francis, Our Lady Peace, Paul Hawken, Jello Biafra, Immortal Technique, Anti-Flag, Atmosphere, The Misfits and many others."[2] In 2013, after more than ten years of performing poetry, he released his first full length poetry album, Jared Paul Live.[3]

Activism

On September 1, 2008 Jared Paul was arrested during the first day of the Republican National Convention on charges of 'Felony Riot'.[4]

Discography

Hip Hop

With Prayers for Atheists

Albums

EPs

Poetry

References

  1. Paul, Jared. "Soundcloud". Retrieved Feb 28, 2014.
  2. Paul, Jared. "Biography". Retrieved Feb 28, 2014.
  3. "Jared Paul Live". Soundcloud. Retrieved Feb 28, 2014.
  4. "A story of pre-emptive arrest". Socialistworker.org. Retrieved March 1, 2014.
  5. "Jared Paul Live". Jared Paul. Bandcamp. Retrieved 1 March 2014.

External links and further reading

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