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From murals to music, from poetry slams to theater, Pittsburgh native Davu is a multi-disciplinary artist who is constantly exploring his mission to intersect politics, mythology, and contemporary urban life. In his own words ?a mystic, blunted world traveler, aspiring superstar, unrequited lover, struggling writer, dreamer of the impossible, . . . . . . . .complex"
His original brand of poetry and hip-hop has spread through the U.S. and abroad, appearing at CBGB's, The Andy Warhol Museum, The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, the Toronto International Poetry Slam, as well as London and South Africa. He has shared stages with Sekou Sundiata, Saul Williams, Ursula Rucker, Camp Lo, Illogic, and Psalm One. He's interviewed KRS 1 and has been anthologized in "Bum Rush the Page: A Def Poetry Jam" (Random House).
Davu is:
*Pittsburgh's 2000 Poetry Slam Champion
*2001 Rust Belt Regional Individual Champion
*2003 National Poetry Slam 5th Wheel Champion
