#RAP&SlamPoetry

Welcome to the RAP & Slam Poetry Awards 2024! This is your invitation to take the stage of self-expression and share your unique voice with the world. At Agora, we believe that poetry, in all its forms, is a powerful medium for storytelling, self-exploration, and connection. Whether you are a seasoned poet or someone just beginning to explore the rhythm of your own words, this platform is for you.

Slam Poetry is a form of performance poetry that combines the elements of performance, writing, competition, and audience participation. It is poetry that speaks to the heart, challenges the mind, and stirs the soul, all while being performed with passion and energy. Rap, on the other hand, is a musical form of vocal delivery that incorporates rhyme, rhythmic speech, and street vernacular, which is performed or chanted in a variety of ways, usually over a beat. Both forms are powerful means of storytelling and self-expression, each with its own unique history and culture.

For this year’s awards, we are opening the floor to videos of all kinds, as long as they are rooted in poetry, rhyme, storytelling, or literature. You can record yourself at home reciting or singing a poem you’ve written, upload a recital, or even share a music video. The format is yours to choose; what matters is the message and the creativity behind it.

We encourage everyone to participate. Inside each of us is a poet waiting to be heard, a story waiting to be told. At Agora, we support one another, offering a community where creativity is nurtured and celebrated. Together, we can uncover hidden talents and share them with the world.

So, seize this opportunity to express yourself, to share your perspective, and to connect with others through the power of words. Upload your video and join a community of artists, dreamers, and change-makers. Let’s make the RAP & Slam Poetry Awards 2024 a testament to the power of poetry and the voices that propel it forward. Your journey starts now—let’s hear what you have to say!