A POETRY ELECTRIC SPECIAL: VIVA THE DIVAS – February 9
Curated by William Electric
Performance by Goldee B. Greene
ABOUT
Celebrating Women of Song in Theatre, Golden Age of Hollywood, Opera & Jazz: Savor the shimmering vibes of fearless, untamed performing artists who refused to learn their place: singin’, lovin’, and livin’
as they damn pleased in the face of racism and patriarchy. Steeped in artistic dignity, they were the architects of their personas; creators of joy and laughter as well as stark pathos and grit.
Internationally acclaimed singer/actress Goldee B. Greene stands on the shoulders of these great ones: Ethel Waters, Bessie Smith, Mae West, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Marlene Dietrich, Lena Horne, Dinah Washington, Edith Piaf, and Delilah/Samson et Dalila. Goldee has studied Opera and Diction at the Juilliard School, and is a proud member of Actors Equity Association. She is an honorée of a Certificate of Recognition from the House of Representatives for her work in the arts.
Poetry Electric
La MaMa Program
The Poetry Electric fuses music, movement, sound, and dance with the spoken word and presents artists working in a wide range of styles including beatboxing, jazz and hip-hop theatre. This series has presented over 200 emerging poets from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Poetry Electric 2025–2026 is made possible by the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, the Howard Gilman Foundation, The John Golden Fund, and The Shubert Foundation. Additional funding from the Axe-Houghton Foundation is gratefully acknowledged.
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