Background Kwabena Dinizulu is a critically acclaimed, internationally known performance artist, Poet and Griot. For over a decade, he has captivated, educated, enlightened and entertained audiences of all ages. |
Summary of qualifications  This artist in residence has received numerous awards and grants from federal state and county arts initiatives. In addition, Kwabena has been a radio announcer, programmer and producer for more than 20 years. He hosts a popular, weekly spoken word and slo' jam program for Community Radio WMNF in Tampa .
- Artist in Residence, Pinellas Arts Council, Clearwater, Florida
- Artists in the Schools Program, Arts Council Of Hillsborough County, Tampa , Florida
- New Forms Florida : Interdisciplinary Art Forms Grant Recipient
- Producer and principle performer of “Semple Philosophies”, based on the character Jesse B. Semple created by Langston Hughes
Special Engagements and Performances Keynote speaker for: The National Association of Black Police Officers, Florida International University , Florida African-American Students Association, (FAASA) Manatee Community College , University of Central Florida and The Miami Community Police Benevolent Association. Has Conducted workshops or performed for: The National Urban League, The National Black Arts Festival, The Florida Humanities Council, The Birmingham Heritage Festival, 100 Black Men of Florida Inc., Better Basics: Birmingham, AL, Animal Kingdom of Disney World Orlando, PACE Center for Girls – Tampa, FL, Onslow Public Library – Jacksonville, NC, Youth Environmental Services (YES) – Hillsborough County, FL, AMI: Associate Marine Institute of FL, Mocha Moms of NJ, Young Audiences of St. Louis and Young Audiences of New Orleans. |
