Elevated! hosts Tshaka Campbell in San Diego

Tshaka Campbell features at Elevated! in San Diego, promoting his new book Blood at the Root: An Nkisi (El Martillo Press, 2025).

Elevated!

Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center

3925 Ohio St, San Diego, CA 92104, USA

$5

Tshaka M. Campbell is a London-born, California-based poet, performer, and cultural advocate whose work bridges spoken word, literary craft, and social impact. Known for his powerful delivery and lyrical precision, Tshaka has performed internationally at venues including the Apollo Theater, the Hollywood Bowl, and London's O2 Arena. A former multi grand slam Champion and the first Black Poet Laureate of Santa Clara County, he has authored four poetry collections and released four spoken word albums, including his latest, NKISI. His work has appeared in BBC UK, Bridges Review, Rigorous, and more. Tshaka is the 2024 Periplus Fellow, poetry editor at Caesura, and sits on the boards of Silicon Valley Creates and Poetry Center San Jose. Through partnerships with organizations like the WHO, De Young Museum, and public transit agencies, he brings poetry into public life. He has recently released Blood at the Root with El Martillo Press in April 2025.

Elevated! is San Diego's largest and longest running spoken word/poetry open mic. We feature national and internationally renown poets, as well as local home grown talent. Whether you are a seasoned poet, the first time sharing your poem or you're simply a fan of the art, you'll leave Elevated! inspired. It is the design of Collective Purpose to present our audience with an exceptional event that will serve as an outlet for creative expression. This movement called Elevated! will challenge the artists and change our community.

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