Discopoet Khari B. is a spoken word musician and educator working internationally as both a performer and instructor in the literary arts. With a solid reputation for delivering powerful performances with intense instrumental accompaniment, Khari B.’s energetic nature is inextricably tied to growing up in Chicago’s House music culture and being the son of two educators, one being acclaimed woodwindist, Mwata Bowden. His inspirational and mentally rousing work has been recognized, hailed, and requested across the globe, staking out a place in the hearts of audiences and appealing to a diverse legion of fans, spanning multiple ages and ethnic groups. He’s co-produced three albums under the Discopoetry brand, appeared on numerous others and has taught the art across the U.S. Presently he's published his first book, "Haiku 4 Justice," finishing up work on a number of new singles, producing two annual arts & music events and teaching at the prestigious Purdue University.