Abiodun Oyewole

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Abiodun Oyewole is an American poet and founding member of the influential spoken-word group The Last Poets, known for his politically charged, socially conscious verse that helped lay the groundwork for hip-hop.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf American poet
musician
person
poet
spoken word artist
activeIn 20th century
21st century
artisticRole lyricist
vocalist
associatedWith African-American poetry
Black Arts Movement
ethnicGroup Black Americans
surface form: African-American
foundingMemberOf The Last Poets
genre political poetry
socially conscious poetry
spoken word
helpedLayGroundworkFor hip hop culture
rap music
influenced hip hop music
spoken word poetry
languageOfWorkOrName English
memberOf The Last Poets
name Abiodun Oyewole self-link
nationality American
notableFor being a founding member of The Last Poets
politically charged verse
socially conscious verse
occupation musician
poet
spoken word artist
partOf the early history of hip hop
the history of spoken word performance

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The Last Poets member Abiodun Oyewole
Abiodun Oyewole name Abiodun Oyewole self-link