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Lenelle Moïse

Lenelle Moïse is an award-winning poet, playwright, musician and performance artist. She creates fiery, fun, jazz-infused, politicized texts about identity, immigration, and the intersection of race, class, gender and sexuality. Her writing is featu... view more

  1. on November 3
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    Lenelle Moïse
    Posted project update #18

    music, videos & live!

    Hello! 

    As we approach the two-year anniversary of our success here on Kickstarter, I wanted to send a little update!


    Sound Sale

    From now through December 21, 2011, The Expatriate Amplification Project and my poetry CD Madivinez are 50% off! Listen to both albums online—in their entirety—for free! Full digital downloads are just $5 (whaaaaaat?!) and physical copies are $10, plus shipping. Holiday gift, anyone? If you dig it, please share this new webpage with your social network: http://music.lenellemoise.com/

    For She's a Jolly Good Fellow

    I am excited to tell you that I have been named a Fall 2011 Fellow at (say it aloud) the Ellen Stone Belic Institute for the Study of Women in Gender in the Arts and Media at Columbia College Chicago! I will be working on The Expatriate Motion Collage Project, a series of music-focused experimental short videos. More info here.

    Speaking of videos, have you seen this?


    On Stage

    Earlier this year, Expatriate (the play!!!!) had its West Coast Premiere at the Central District Forum for Arts and Ideas in Seattle, WA. Our new production team includes director Ashley Sparks and sound designer Mikaal Sulaiman. It's always a treat for me to share the stage with Karla Mosley. Here's a glimpse of what brought audiences to their feet. 

    If you know of any theatre companies looking to book a powerful show for an upcoming season, send them our way: http://www.lenellemoise.com/expatriatepresskit  

    OK! Happy Autumn!

    Warmly, Lenelle

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  2. on October 19
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    Lenelle Moïse
    commented on a project

    Cherríe Moraga's work means the world to me. Her words breathe, remember, honor, embolden, reveal and transform. I can't wait to experience "New Fire."
  3. on October 19
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    New Fire: To Put Things Right Again by Cherríe L. Moraga

    Theater and ceremony, "New Fire" follows the sacred geography of Indigenous American ancestors to tell a story of rupture and return.

    • 102% funded $27,276 pledged
    • 324 backers
    • Funded Nov 03, 2011
  4. on August 9, 2011
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    Lenelle Moïse
    backed a project

    The Woodshed at The Jazz Gallery by The Jazz Gallery

    Providing over 750 hours in our space at no charge to tomorrow's jazz leaders for rehearsal, research, and development.

    • 105% funded $21,100 pledged
    • 257 backers
    • Funded Aug 12, 2011
  5. on August 1, 2011
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    Lenelle Moïse
    backed a project

    Changing the World by Changing Me EP by Jonathon Santos

    Peace! Changin' the World by Changin' Me is an EP about combining soulful, inspirational, and heartfelt music with positive change!

    • 107% funded $3,578 pledged
    • 77 backers
    • Funded Aug 05, 2011
  6. on June 6, 2011
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    Lenelle Moïse
    backed a project

    Imani Uzuri "The Gypsy Diaries" Kickstarter Album Campaign! by Imani Uzuri

    Imani Uzuri invites you to join her beautiful journey to manifest her NEW album "The Gypsy Diaries", a lyrical spiritual soundscape.

    • 110% funded $19,845 pledged
    • 281 backers
    • Funded Jun 30, 2011
  7. on June 28, 2010
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    Lenelle Moïse
    Posted project update #17

    Released!

    I am over the moon! The Expatriate Amplification Project is in (or about to be in) your hands. Thanks to those who have already sent sweet notes after listening to the album. I couldn't have done it without you!

    What do you think? Which songs are you replaying? If you love what you hear, please take a minute to rate the album, post a glowing review, and/or link your friends to the purchasing websites below:

    1) DigStation http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx... is the preferred site for digital downloads, because artists receive 100% of all sales.

    2) CD Baby http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/lenellemoise2 is currently the only place you can buy physical copies of the disk which includes a lyrics booklet to sing along with.

    3) The album is also available on iTunes! Just search “Lenelle Moïse.”

    Some might call the sound “indescribable.” Let’s give them words!

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  8. on June 19, 2010
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    Lenelle Moïse
    Posted project update #16

    Sign, Seal, Deliver...

    My living room has become a mini-factory of pre-release packing.

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        Austin J. Austin on June 20, 2010

        Squee!!

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        The Shondes / Emily Millay Haddad on June 22, 2010

        LOVE IT!


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  9. on May 26, 2010
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    Lenelle Moïse
    backed a project

    Let's record the Folk Opera! by annie bacon

    A ukulele-composed Folk Opera exploring loss (of memory, time, people and places) through the love of a two elders and a small New England town.

    • 104% funded $6,577 pledged
    • 145 backers
    • Funded Jul 04, 2010
  10. on April 5, 2010
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    Lenelle Moïse
    Posted project update #15

    A sneak peak from the CD photo shoot...

    Join us on FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/expatmusic

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        Andrine Constant on April 5, 2010

        oh my

        two goddesses


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