Experiencing Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre’s Live Performance in Minneapolis
Introduction
Spoken word and performance poetry have been around for centuries, but it takes a unique talent to captivate and move an audience with a single spoken-word performance. That’s where Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre comes in. Recently, I had the pleasure of attending his live performance at @icehousempls5665 in Minneapolis, where I witnessed firsthand the power of his poetry.
The Event
The event was a re-release of Guante’s book, and the audience was buzzing with anticipation before he even stepped onto the stage. When he finally did, it was clear that he was there to do more than just perform poetry. Guante talked about the work he does beyond performing, emphasizing the importance of using poetry to start difficult conversations and effect real change.
Parking Lot
One of the highlights of the evening was Guante’s performance of “Parking Lot,” a powerful spoken-word piece about the struggles of everyday people. Through his storytelling, Guante was able to make the invisible visible – bringing attention to real-life issues and struggles that are often ignored or overlooked. It was clear from the audience’s reactions that Guante’s poetry had struck a nerve and resonated deeply with those in attendance.
Mentorship and Learning
Throughout the performance, Guante emphasized the importance of mentorship and learning from everyone. He talked about the value of taking the time to learn from those who have come before us, as well as those who are just starting out. It was clear that he believes in the power of honest, hard work when it comes to pursuing recognition, and he encouraged the audience to do the same.
Button Poetry
Guante is part of Button Poetry, a spoken word poetry publisher and promoter based out of Minneapolis. The organization is committed to promoting and cultivating powerful, thought-provoking spoken word poetry. Through its work, Button Poetry is helping to bring spoken word poetry into the mainstream, making it more accessible to a wider audience.
Conclusion
Attending Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre’s live performance in Minneapolis was an unforgettable experience. His ability to captivate an audience with his spoken-word poetry is truly remarkable. From his emotional performance of “Parking Lot” to his words of wisdom on mentorship and learning, Guante’s live performance was a night that will stay with me for a long time.
FAQs
1. What is Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre known for?
Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre is known for his powerful, thought-provoking spoken-word poetry.
2. What is Button Poetry?
Button Poetry is a spoken word poetry publisher and promoter based out of Minneapolis. The organization is committed to promoting and cultivating powerful, thought-provoking spoken word poetry.
3. What was the event in Minneapolis for?
The event in Minneapolis was a re-release of Guante’s book.
4. What did Guante talk about during his performance?
During his performance, Guante talked about the work he does beyond just performing poetry, emphasizing the importance of using poetry to start difficult conversations and effect real change.
5. What was the highlight of the evening?
One of the highlights of the evening was Guante’s performance of “Parking Lot,” a powerful spoken-word piece about the struggles of everyday people.