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Charles R. Smith Jr. : Portrait Of A Poet
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Award-winning children's book author and poet Charles R. Smith Jr. blends rhythm and poetry to stimulate the mind.
Genre: Spoken Word: With Music
Release Date: 2005
Portrait Of A Poet
Charles R. Smith Jr.
Record Label: Charles R. Smith Jr.
  • Download Album (MP3) - $9.99
  • Buy CD - $12.00
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Preview Song Name Time Format Price Select
Intro 1:12 $0.99
I Am A Poet 2:43 $0.99
The OH Factor 1:22 $0.99
The Ice Cream Song 0:39 $0.99
Superstar featuring Sabine Smith 1:55 $0.99
Mic Check 1:01 $0.99
Sebastian's Song 0:09 $0.99
Where It Began featuring Adrian Smith 1:18 $0.99
B-Ball Be 2:04 $0.99
About Me 2:38 $0.99
Inspirations 2:10 $0.99
Ghosts Of The Past 1:09 $0.99
Stompin' Through Harlem 1:38 $0.99
I Am A Poet-Remix 2:40 $0.99
I Am A Poet- A Capella 2:20 $0.99
The OH Factor- A Capella 1:20 $0.99
Superstar- A Capella 1:27 $0.99
Mic Check- A Capella 0:41 $0.99
Where It Began- A Capella 1:02 $0.99
B-Ball Be- A Capella 2:01 $0.99
Ghosts Of The Past- A Capella 0:47 $0.99
Stompin' Through Harlem- A Capella 1:18 $0.99
I Am A Poet-Remix - A Capella 2:20 $0.99
One Mighty Voice from Perfect Harmony 0:39 $0.99
What's My Name from Diamond Life 0:38 $0.99
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Album 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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REVIEWS

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!
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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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