CHARLES R. SMITH JR.: Portrait Of A Poet

Charles R. Smith Jr.

Portrait Of A Poet

© 2005 Charles R. Smith Jr. (783707138404)

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Award-winning children's book author and poet Charles R. Smith Jr. blends rhythm and poetry to stimulate the mind.

tracks

1 Intro
2 I Am A Poet
3 The OH Factor
4 The Ice Cream Song
5 Superstar featuring Sabine Smith
6 Mic Check
7 Sebastian's Song
8 Where It Began featuring Adrian Smith
9 B-Ball Be
10 About Me
11 Inspirations
12 Ghosts Of The Past
13 Stompin' Through Harlem
14 I Am A Poet-Remix
15 I Am A Poet- A Capella
16 The OH Factor- A Capella
17 Superstar- A Capella
18 Mic Check- A Capella
19 Where It Began- A Capella
20 B-Ball Be- A Capella
21 Ghosts Of The Past- A Capella
22 Stompin' Through Harlem- A Capella
23 I Am A Poet-Remix - A Capella
24 One Mighty Voice from Perfect Harmony
25 What's My Name from Diamond Life

notes

"I wanted to create something that would appeal to all ages." So says award-winning children's book author, poet and photographer Charles R. Smith Jr. about his debut cd "Portrait Of A Poet."

"People will want to call my style of poetry 'rap' and that's cool, but it is poetry. It's just set to a beat. The second half of the album is all of the poems done 'a capella' because I wanted people to understand that when you strip the music away, the words still stand on their own."

"Life is all about journeys; sometimes you know where you're going, sometimes you don't, but if you educate yourself, participate in life and dream, you never know where it'll take you."

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  • A Thoroughly Enjoyable Experience!
    author: Linda K.

    I waited nearly 2 years for this CD to come out (from the first time I heard it was in the works)...and it was well worth it! This is a great "listen" for any age--my middle school students, teenage children, and husband all loved it...and wonderful for all ability levels and genders. The poetry is motivating, envigorating (great on a Monday morning or Friday afternoon), and clean; the vocals resonate; the power of poetry is palpable. Great for the classroom!

  • Motivate the reluctant reader!
    author: Susan Senn- teacher

    Loved the CD. I used it with 5th grade. Everyone loved it. Mr. Smith's descriptions and voice are incredible. I downloaded the poems and we read them also. I used it to explain writing with voice. WOW. It is a powerful teaching tool. Motivation is easy with this CD.

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