UVA
One has to
experience Uva firsthand to know that this firebrand of a woman is one of the
hottest poets currently on the Philadelphia poetry/spoken word scene. A native
of the Republic of Panama, Uva brings a unique blend of African consciousness,
Spanish verses and a vibrant West Indian coloring to her multi-cultural
audiences. Her eloquently soulful voice resonates and trumpets her poetic
messages with incredible clarity a sanctuary of creative expression. Truly a
performance artist, Uva has learned to appreciate the nuances of emotionally
delivering her work so that her audiences can hear, see and feel her art in its
totality. This commitment to excellence in her performances has garnered her the
opportunity to share the stage with various artist including Musiq Soulchild,
The Last Poets, Sonia Sanchez and Eric Benet - to name a few.
Uva's
writing and bilingual delivery (Spanish & English) via the spoken word art
form has garnered her numerous distinguished awards and accolades. She has
captivated audiences with her "talking hands" and passionate approach
to delivering her thoughts and often appears at venues as a featured artist.
Influenced
by her African and Latin roots, Uva's personality is expressively representative
of her cultural heritage as she weaves her experiences into her verses. A leader
in the Philadelphia Renaissance, this Afro-Latina is certainly one to look out
for as she continues her creative journey on stage and off. Her debut CD
release, "Labor Of Love", on the lil' drummaboy recordings' label, has
been eagerly anticipated for the past three years. The CD is a fusion of spoken
word/poetry, jazz, hip-hop and soul. "Labor of Love" promises to be a
Poetic Classic. Keep your eyes and ears on UVA, a real poet stepping up to the
mic!
The CD: 
