Poet Elé Semog

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T1EP4 Black Poetry of Éle Semog

Ras Adauto interviews the poet Ele Semog at SESC in 1985. Éle Semog is one of the most renowned black poets in Brazil. Born in Nova Iguaçu, his poems are in books, such as O Arco-Íris Negro (1979) and Atabaques (1984), in partnership with José Carlos Limeira and A Cor da Demand (1997). He collaborated in anthologies, such as The reason of the flame (1986) and writes in periodicals like Cadernos Negros. In the preface to Atabaques, written in 1979, Oliveira Silveira draws attention for the difference between Éle Semog's poetry and "... alienated black poets or lyricists of crazy Creole samba-enredo, weaving laas to the princess and a deceptive abolition". This reinforces the thesis defended here that contemporary black poetry is a radical reinterpretation of Brazil and, therefore, of the Negro himself. Éle Semog is one of the demystifying poets in the official history of Brazil. In Atabaques, in the poems grouped under the title of Third exercise: Identifying, Semog historically rescues the identity and dignity of the black race in works like Attempted Murder, Atabaques, "Roses and Vultures", and If she does I undo.

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EP10 - Elé Semog at Flisamba 2021

Elé Semog at Flisamba 2021

The poet and short story writer Elé Semog participated in the Flisamba - Literary Festival of Samba and Cultural Resistance in 2021. His participation was virtual due to the pandemic.
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EP9 - The Negro and Advertising - Elé Semog

The Negro and Advertising - Elé Semog

In the year of the Centenary of Abolition in 1988 at Cave do Empresario, in the center of Rio de Janeiro, several activists and artists gave testimony about Negro and Advertising, among them the photographer Januário Garcia, the poet Carlos Semog, the writer Joel Rufino, composer Luis Carlos da Vila, professor Celby Rodrigues, professor Lélia Gonzales, producer Don Marco Maguila, journalist Luiz Carlos Rego, actresses Ruth de Souza and Elisa Lucinda, activist Justo de Carvalho, engineer Filó Filho and actors Paulão and Zózimo Bulbul.
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EP8 - Éle Semog Program

Éle Semog Program

Cultne on TV program aired on December 2, 2017 on TV Alerj with the poet and teacher Elé Semog as a guest.
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EP7 - Black Poetry - Elé Semog

Black Poetry - Elé Semog

On June 10, 2011, the poet and writer Elé Semog spoke to Cultne at the KITABU bookstore - the only black literature bookstore in Rio de Janeiro, where the book "FELA - Esta Vida Puta" was released.
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EP6 - Camellia da Liberdade - Semog

Camellia da Liberdade - Semog

On June 10, 2011, the poet and writer Elé Semog spoke to Cultne at KITABU bookstore - the only black literature bookstore in Rio de Janeiro, about the Camélia da Liberdade project launched by CEAP - Center for Supporting Marginalized Populations. The Camélia da Liberdade project, which has the slogan "Affirmative Action, Positive Attitude" in its campaign, aims to sensitize society to the appreciation and respect in the face of racial and ethnic diversity, and to give visibility to the historical contribution of Afro-descendants in the formation and development of Brazil, still working on promoting the understanding of affirmative actions.
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EP5 - Book Fela This Bitch Life - Semog

Book Fela This Bitch Life - Semog

On June 10, 2011, the poet and writer Elé Semog spoke to Cultne at the KITABU bookstore - the only black literature bookstore in Rio de Janeiro, where the book "FELA - Esta Vida Puta" was released. The book is the first translation into Portuguese of the official biography of Nigerian Fela Kuti, written by Professor Carlo Moore.
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EP4 - Black Poetry of Éle Semog

Black Poetry of Éle Semog

Ras Adauto interviews the poet Ele Semog at SESC in 1985. Éle Semog is one of the most renowned black poets in Brazil. Born in Nova Iguaçu, his poems are in books, such as O Arco-Íris Negro (1979) and Atabaques (1984), in partnership with José Carlos Limeira and A Cor da Demand (1997). He collaborated in anthologies, such as The reason of the flame (1986) and writes in periodicals like Cadernos Negros. In the preface to Atabaques, written in 1979, Oliveira Silveira draws attention for the difference between Éle Semog's poetry and "... alienated black poets or lyricists of crazy Creole samba-enredo, weaving laas to the princess and a deceptive abolition". This reinforces the thesis defended here that contemporary black poetry is a radical reinterpretation of Brazil and, therefore, of the Negro himself. Éle Semog is one of the demystifying poets in the official history of Brazil. In Atabaques, in the poems grouped under the title of Third exercise: Identifying, Semog historically rescues the identity and dignity of the black race in works like Attempted Murder, Atabaques, "Roses and Vultures", and If she does I undo.
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EP3 - Elé Semog in the March of 1988

Elé Semog in the March of 1988

Interviews by Elé Semog during the 1988 march. Delanyr Dias produced and directed the documentary "From today" for the Abolition centenary in 1988. With images and photography by Ayrton Vieira; script by Delanyr, lighting and equipment by Edayr Azevedo; reports by C.R. Veríssimo and Renato Radical; transportation of Telmo and Ayrton Vieira; to the sound of Mestre Pirata's berimbau; and the song Kissange by Spirito Santo (Vissungo); direction assistance by Renato Radical; edition of Guapi Vídeo Produções and supporting cast with Marcio Alexandre, Erivaldo Cesar, Marcio, Amauri, Fátima, Wilson and Carlinhos the documentary covered various aspects of the Afro-Brazilian community.
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EP2 - III Black Poets and Fictionalists Meeting - Pt 2

III Black Poets and Fictionalists Meeting - Pt 2

In September 1987, Cor da Pele followed the III Meeting of Black Poets and Fictionists, held at Sesc de Petrópolis, in the mountain region of Petrópolis. There were several artists including Cuti, Ele Semog, Hermogenes, Arnaldo Xavier, Miriam Alves, Esmeralda Ribeiro, Oubi Inaê Kibuko, Delei de Acari, Aristides Barbosa, Justo de Carvalho, Januário Garcia, among other beasts. The poet J. Abílio, kindly commanded the coverage interviews of CP Produções / Cor da Pele. Black Literature and Peripheral Literature: Ideas as Social Forces
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EP1 - III Black Poets and Fictionalists Meeting - Pt 1

III Black Poets and Fictionalists Meeting - Pt 1

In September 1987, Cor da Pele followed the III Meeting of Black Poets and Fictionists, held at Sesc de Petrópolis, in the mountain region of Petrópolis. There were several artists including Cuti, Ele Semog, Hermogenes, Arnaldo Xavier, Miriam Alves, Esmeralda Ribeiro, Oubi Inaê Kibuko, Delei de Acari, Aristides Barbosa, Justo de Carvalho, Januário Garcia, among other beasts. The poet J. Abílio, kindly commanded the coverage interviews of CP Produções / Cor da Pele. Black Literature and Peripheral Literature: Ideas as Social Forces