Jean 'Binta' Breeze

Internationally renowned Jamaican poet & performer. For both the page & the stage - her work reveals a generous & uncompromising vision & a sublimely tuned lyrical sensibility. Jean's collections to date include On the Edge of an Island & The Arrival of Brighteye (both Bloodaxe), plus Spring Cleaning (Virago) & Riddym Ravings (Race Today). Her recorded works include Tracks - with the Dennis Bovell Dub Band (LKJ Records) & Riding on de Riddym (57 Productions)

In 2009 Jean 'Binta' Breeze will be promoting her recent collection -
The Fifth Figure - from Bloodaxe - a work representing an extended sequence commissioned by NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Art

Jean's poem - Dreamer - is featured on the poetry jukebox to mark the new CD release of 'Riding on de Riddym' - & new work is also sampled on the CD Poetry in Performance Volume 1

Jean's work is available on the iPoems system - with over 30 poems plus a newly produced film of the poem - The Wife of Bath speaks in Brixton Market - on the Video Jukebox

CATALOGUE ITEMS -

Riding On De Riddym

57 Productions artists