



Jambalaya Soul Slam
Meeting at the Crossroads: Ode to the Ancestors Poetry Slam
May 20, 2023
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
Guided by Erica “Obabinrin” Xavier-Beauvoir and Dasan Ahanu
An intentional space held for artistry, music, storytelling, and environmental justice. Learn about the green/natural burial options coming to Durham residents as we give reverence to those that came before us.
This will be a special competition where poets will be asked to bring the poems that are inspired by or dedicated to their/our ancestors. The top three poets will win a cash prize.
This will be a powerful event you do not want to miss!
All poetry shared must be original.
The Jambalaya Soul Slam is the Triangle’s longest running poetry event!
doors 7:30pm
show 8:00pm
$10 General Admission
For more information: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com | For guidelines go to www.bullcitypoetryslam.com
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.

The Jambalaya Soul Academy offer tools and strategies for writing poetry. You will gain poetry writing tips and prompts, develop new ideas or complete unfinished poems, and share your work with other poets. Bring your notebook, a pen, and an open mind.
The workshop occurs virtually.
@Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
Email jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com with any questions and to get the link!