READING, Pa. — Spoken word poet Rudy Francisco will address issues of race, politics, love, domestic violence and religion at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 10, in the Perkins Student Center Auditorium at Penn State Berks. The event is free and open to the public.
Francisco approaches topics with wit and quirkiness that allow his audience a sense of comfort while he tackles serious issues. He is the 2009 National Underground Poetry Slam Champion, the 2010 San Diego Grand Slam Champion, the 2010 San Francisco Grand Slam Champion, and the 2010 Individual World Poetry Slam Champion.
“Scotch Tape” is Francisco’s third EP. In this album, he delves into his life story by offering narratives. The EP covers a gamut of emotions and subject matters.
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