Jambalaya Soul Slam

I-85 Lyric Slam (Sunday Edition)

 

June 21, 2026

Hayti Heritage Center

804 Old Fayetteville St

Durham, NC 27701

 

This is a competition where the participants are slamming with lyrics from their favorite songs. Popular songs, obscure songs, under appreciated songs, any song you like! You don't want to miss this!

 

We will take up to 12 participants in this slam. We will have 3 rounds of competition so participants need to have 3 songs ready. Participants can read the lyrics if they need to. After the first and second round we will cut participants based on score. The competition will be judged slam style (by members of the audience on a scale of 0 to 10). 

 

Participants must perform the lyrics to a song. They can't perform it as it was originally performed (sung or rapped). They can't say the title before they perform. Participants are only required to perform at least 2 verses and the hook. Intros and bridges are optional. Each participant gets 3 min to perform. The DJ will cut them off at 3 min. 

 

We will award a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd cash prize. 

 

The Jambalaya Soul Slam is the Triangle’s longest running poetry event! 

 

doors 6:30pm | show 6:00pm

$10 General Admission 

 

For more information: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com

 

This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.