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Artist
Lillian Allen
12+ albums
dub poetrychilloutreggaedubspoken word
about
Some things only get better with age, and dub poet Lillian Allen continues to define the form and explore its leading innovative edge. – Banff Centre for the Arts Lillian Allen launched her powerful new reggae dub poetry/spoken word album ANXIETY with a reading tour across the UK and Europe in Oct/Nov 2012. Her first album of poetry with music, Revolutionary Tea Party, proclaimed a Landmark Album by Ms. Magazine, was followed by another Juno winner, Conditions Critical. Her third album, Freedom & Dance and her recording for children and young people, Nothing But a Hero, were released to critical acclaim. Allen's debut book of poetry, Rhythm An’ Hardtimes became a Canadian best seller, blazing new trails for poetic expression and opened up the form. Her other collections, Women Do This Everyday and Psychic Unrest are studied across the educational spectrum. Her literary work for young people includes three books: Why Me, If You See Truth, and Nothing But a Hero. Multi-disciplinary and experimental, Allen's creativity crosses many genres including radio, theatre, music and film; as writer, featured artist and producer/director and national radio show host. She co-produced/co-directed Blak Wi Blak, a film documentary on Jamaican dub poet Mutabaruka which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Allen, who grew up in Jamaica, immigrated to North America as a teenager where she studied in New York and Toronto, is internationally recognized as a godmother of dub ly
