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Jayne Cortez and The Firespitters

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Jayne Cortez (May 10, 1934 – December 28, 2012) was an African-American poet, activist, small press publisher and spoken-word performance artist whose voice is celebrated for its political, surrealistic and dynamic innovations in lyricism and visceral sound. Her writing is part of the canon of the Black Arts Movement.

Personnel

Jayne Cortez - voice/poetry
Al McDowell - bass
Bern Nix - guitar
Denardo Coleman - drums
Frank Lowe- Tenor saxophone
Carl Weatherby - guitar