Ululate Productions Presents

July 1, 2006

SAUL WILLIAMS

To thousands of youth across America, Saul Williams has defined and redefined poetry as an accessible, living art form. His poetry has served as the archetype for a new generation of poets and spoken word artists. His groundbreaking work as a writer and actor in the critically acclaimed film, Slam (Sundance's Grand Jury Prize '98; Cannes' Camera D'Or '98), placed him as a figurehead of the spoken word/slam poetry movement that has spread across the United States and culminated in such commercial successes as Def Poetry Jam. Saul is the author of four collections of poetry: ,said the shotgun to the head. (2003 MTV Books/Pocket Books), She (1999 MTV Books/Pocket Books), and The Seventh Octave (1997 Moore Black Press) and his latest The Dead Emcee Scrolls which was released in February through MTV/Pocket Books. His musical debut, Amethyst Rock Star, (2001 American Recordings/Island Def Jam) was produced by legendary rock/hip hop producer, Rick Rubin, and received high praises, such as "album of the year" by The Times of London. Saul's recent self-titled CD was released in September 2004 (FADER LABEL) leading him to tour with The Mars Volta, My Morning Jacket and Nine Inch Nails. On June 14th 2005, Saul received the LA Weekly Music Award for Best Hip Hop/Rap Artist www.saulwilliams.com

SUHEIR HAMMAD

SUHEIR HAMMAD, who hails from Brooklyn, has been called "a new voice with an authentic blend of language that's her own, and music that belongs to the streets" (Elmaz Abinader, author of Children of the Roojme). Suheir's appearance on the debut episode of HBO's Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry merited generous media praise. Her work has been published in numerous periodicals, including The Amsterdam News, Essence, STRESS Hip-Hop Magazine and the Middle East Report. ". Her poetry collection works are: Born Palestinian, Born Black (Harlem River Press-1996), Drops of This Story (Harlem River Press-1996), ZaaterDiva (Cypher Books-2005). www.suheirhammad.com

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Saturday
July 1, 2006
8:00 PM
$10 ADV- $12 DOS

Arte Americas- The Plaza
1630 Van Ness
Fresno, Ca 93650
ALL AGES EVENT

Tickets available online at www.ululateproductions.org (subject to surcharge). Ticket locations: Samba Brazilian Steakhouse: 6737 N. Palm Ave- M Restaurant: 1211 N. Wishon Ave- Arte Americas: 1630 Van Ness.

Please contact maysoon@ululateproductions.org for more information regarding event, ticket locations, etc.

Sponsored by: Arte Americas, Fresno Arts Council,College of Arts & Humanities of California State University of Fresno, Individual Sponsors from the Humanities Division at Fresno City College, The Angry Poet, KingSlam, , Ome'(Souled:Out), Pan-valley Institute, Samba Brazilian Steakhouse, M Restaurant, By The Sea restaurant, NDESIGN.

Location: Arte Americas- The Plaza, 1630 Van Ness, Fresno
Starts: 2006 Jul 1 - 8:00pm
Ends: 2006 Jul 1 - 10:00pm
Website: http://www.ululateproductions.org