Exposed! Spoken Word Workshops with Jessy James LaFleur (as part of the "Resonanz" Democracy Weekend in Leipzig)

Political decisions and laws affect people’s daily lives. Sometimes the response is one of approval; other times, it is marked by resistance or protest. But how can we help shape the rules that govern how we live together? How can we assert our own rights?

Spoken-word artist Jessy James LaFleur will explore these questions with you and the Forum Recht Foundation in two workshops on September 9 and 10, 2023. Work together with the artist—guided by creative methods and interactive prompts—to craft poetic texts based on ideas for a new way of living together.

No prior knowledge is required for the three-hour workshops.

Spoken word is a literary, performative art form that allows thoughts to be expressed not only on paper but also on stage. Through it, participants discover the magic of the spoken word and the power of their own voices.

The event is free of charge. Since the number of participants is limited, we ask that you register by specifying your preferred workshop date at event[at]stiftung-forum-recht.de
Anyone between the ages of 14 and 35 can participate.

Dates:

Saturday, September 9, 2023 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sunday, September 10, 2023 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

About Jessy James LaFleur

Jessy James LaFleur is a nomad by conviction and, as a spoken-word activist, artist, and rapper, travels the countless paths of this world. A native of East Belgium, she is known for her powerful stage performances in various languages and has already conquered stages in more than 30 countries with her socially critical and thought-provoking poetry.

For her work, she was honored as a „Germany Culture and Creative Pilot“ in 2020 and was accepted into the „Neulandgewinner“ program in 2022. She leads workshops for young people and founded the collective „LOst Poets“ for young voices from rural areas in Germany, Luxembourg, East Belgium, and the Czech Republic. Learn more at jessyjameslafleur.com.

About the RESONANZ Democracy Weekend and Gewandhaus Day 2023 in Leipzig

The workshop is part of the 2023 Democracy Day program and is being held in cooperation with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra. This year’s Democracy Weekend will take place in Leipzig from September 8 to 10 under the theme „Resonance.“ The Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, in cooperation with the Saxon State Agency for Political Education and the ZEIT Foundation, invites the public to concerts and a diverse range of programs at various venues, bringing democracy to life through sound and experience.

For more information about the program, visit gewandhausorchester.de