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The Twin Cities first Spoken Word compilation. Speakeasy Records' first full production release, Words Will Heal the Wound: A Celebration of Community Through Poetry, was developed from the noted spoken word radio series. Words Will Heal features the works of J. Otis Powell!, Arkology, Truthmaze, Bao Phi, ANIKA, Desdamona, Sister Mimi, Sha Cage, Slug (of Atmosphere), Wookiefoot, and others. Includes original version of Slug's 'Hell's Playground'. A must have for lovers of spoken word and those interested in the Minnesota scene.

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from Words Will Heal the Wound (Volume One), released July 3, 2001
14. The Stain – Sister Mimi (Lunda, Democratic Republic of Congo)
written by Sister Mimi • music created & produced by Andrew Baschyn

Sister Mimi, of Kolwezi in Democratic Republic of Congo, began writing poetry, in French, at twelve years of age, eventually learning to write in English. She began performing while living in Paris in mid-80s and exploring the influence of hip-hop on the culture there. She arrived in the Twin Cities in 1994 and has been actively involved in the artistic community as a poet, singer, and musician; and as a co-founder the Initiation, a platform for Afrikan music, culture, and poetry to pass on messages and pay respect to the Afrikan tradition. The art of the spoken word comes through her Afrikan heritage and the oral tradition, which was passed to her by the elders of the village.

Executive Producers: e.g. bailey & Shá Cage
* Produced by Andrew Baschyn
** Produced by jeremy c. www.mp3.com/onb

Mastered by Tom Garneau at Audioactive
Graphic design: Karin Odell
Photos: Hiedi Ehalt
Speakeasy Logo Design: Walter Kitundu
Tru Ruts Endeavors Logo Design: Karin Odell

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