Poetry Jam-Pelaiah Auset

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The Poetry Jam with featured poet Pelaiah Auset

Event is 21+

$10/$10

Doors at 7

Born & raised in Boston, Massachusetts, this is where she perfected her art & performance-As she was a regular on the arts, poetry & performance scene. As Muse and being “AMused”- Was/Is the impetus of inspiration. Such a diversity of culture- Graffiti, fashion, DJ’s & dancers juxtapose, “The struggle”, discrimination, an upcoming generation of free thinkers, spiritualists, herbalists, Bruja’s & BBoys Pelaiah Auset is quite unique, in many ways; and her music mirrors that. Not a snug fit into any one genre, shoe or box! She stands alone,.. as she’s put it “On her throne”! Weaving ancient tones- She’s honed in on the magical art of healing; Music as mind, body, soul therapy.

Her writing is like an ancient story time, at times like a nursery rhyme-As she flutters through phrases like a fairy sprinkling pixie dust – A magical muse to rouse the senses. Her vocal style and ability is effortless and engaging, her lyrics true and undeniable.

This angelic voice beckons you back for more, in awe of her person and omnipresence. She has performed @ notable venues such as B.B. King’s in New York, The renowned Apollo Theater, and Madison Square Garden. For two consecutive years the NAACP invited her to open up for The Whispers & The Temptations. She has also opened up for reggae artists Sizzla & Sista Carol @ The Slave Theater in Brookly, New York.

She was commissioned to write the score/Soundtrack for the motion picture entitled “Strike 4”. Over the last 10 years She has performed annually for Boston & NewYork’s Fashion Week. She has also written & produced commercial jingles for major companies & corporations & specializes in personalized wedding songs, commencements, sweet 16’s & other events. Dedicated to art, teaching & mentoring youth, Pelaiah volunteered several weeks to teach music & theater, for the 9th Annual Tribute to Harriet Tubman-“Revolutionary Women in Reggae’s” Youth play. Later that year she received an award from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for her music contribution to “Listen to your body”- A breast cancer awareness fundraiser. She’s also received several other awards for her commitments to music, community, & youth literacy from the Urban League of Eastern Ma, African Development through Drum & Dance, Change Inc., & The Harlem Book Fair & R.A.P. (Roxbury Action Program). In 2020, She was awarded a Covid relief artist’s grant from the North Star Church of the Arts. In 2021 She received her artists certification from the City of Boston, Mayor’s Office of Arts & Culture; In addition, Ms. Auset received a Cultural Sector recovery grant from Mass Cultural Council (MCC, 2022. Most recently, in 2024, She was the recipient of the Boston Media Arts Empowerment award.

With such a soul stirring voice, Ms. Auset has been invited to sing at many high profile events, such as: Home going’s (funerals) in the Boston area; as well as private weddings. Ms. Auset volunteers her time with Beyond Boundaries Christian Ministries praise & worship team & Mark Ostow Photography/Teen Photo Workshop & supports social justice organizations in and around the Boston area

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