“GATHERED AT HER SKY” – LIFE POEMS BY TANTRA-ZAWADI FROM PWP BOOKS

(NEW YORK, NY–MAY 10, 2010)–Spoken word performance poet Tantra-zawadi today announced the upcoming release of her new book, Gathered At Her Sky: Life Poems by Tantra-zawadi. Published by PWP Books, Gathered At Her Sky, is being released in late May 2010 in conjunction with Tantra-zawadi’s appearance at the 3rd annual Montserrat Poetry Festival.

Tantra-zawadi, performance poet/artist, playwright, AIDS activist, is the author of “alifepoeminprogress” and a member of Collective Spirits, a melodious venture of like minds devoted to making deep and meaningful music for the dance floor.  Their “Love Planet EP,” produced by Jonny Montana and Neil Maclean (Camio Recordings), showcases Bennett Holland on keys, Tantra on poem and Dana Byrd on vocals (available on-line at www.traxsource.com).

“there are so many people who have blessed me with their sustienance

graterful for the love of my family.  None of this would be possible….

Her spoken word video “Scarlet Waters” featuring Michael Cox on bass, was featured on the video-wall for Product (RED) created by U2’s Bono and Bobby Shriver, to raise awareness for HIV/AIDS in Africa.  Her latest film, “A Silent Genocide:  A Brief Insight into HIV/AIDS,” is a short documentary edited by Oliver Covrett, featuring commentary by Betty Makoni, a 2009 Top Ten CNN Hero and the founder of Girl Child Network Worldwide. Tantra also filmed a public service announcement for BETAH Associates produced by Marc Herbert Productions aimed at promoting HIV/AIDS awareness through the art form spoken word as well as a performance video of her choreospective “Girl.”

For more information about Tantra-zawadi, visit http://www.tantra-zawadi.com