Feb 04, 2009
Boston-based band IYEOKA & the Rock by Funk Tribe opens for legendary rapper from the Bronx, SLICK RICK backed by Bad Rabbits, happening on February 27 at Harpers Ferry. The evening promises to showcase to Hip-Hop fans the true "ART OF STORYTELLING".
Nov 14, 2008
Amway Global Presents Tina Turner in concert at the TD Banknorth Garden on Nov. 17 at 7:30 p.m. Boston poet Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo and music producer Francis Phan win Boston.com's original music video contest
Oct 20, 2008
Diva Diction joins roster of 75th Anniversary of the Texas Union, University of Texas presents 5 major events for students and faculty starting with comedian Margaret Cho and two days of poetry with Maya Angelo & Slam Poets featuring Iyeoka Okoawo
Oct 10, 2008
Over 150,000 expected to visit Harvard Square to celebrate Oktoberfest welcoming in the approach of the fall season. Making their first appearance at the 29th Annual Oktoberfest, Iyeoka and the Rock by Funk Tribe plan to stand out on the main stage.
Sep 10, 2008
Internationally renowned Spoken Word Performer, Iyeoka Okoawo presents at 2008 Freedom Fund Dinner in Boston a Performance of “The Struggle”, a journey through song, storytelling, & poetry. Deval Patrick follows presentation with Keynote Address.
Aug 03, 2008
Boston sends off Iyeoka Okoawo as she leads a band of poets to compete at the 2008 National Poetry Slam in Madison. Since 1991, Boston has consistently been a top competitive team to participate in this popular nationwide spoken word competition.
Jun 27, 2008
Spoken Word Poet, Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo and Hip-Hop MC B.CAP of The Press Project are funded by NPN/NCCC Grant to bring workshops and dialogue on bridging communities with music and poetry joining forces with Hawaiian Artists Paula Fuga and Tempo Valley
Jun 25, 2008
IYEOKA and the Rock by Funk Tribe opens for ZAP MAMA!!! Both ZAP MAMA and IYEOKA share a goal to bring sounds from Africa into the Western world bridging cultures with their music.
May 28, 2008
May 30th will mark a global experience at the Milky Way for fans of Poetry, World music, and Hip-hop. Hawaiian songstress, Paula Fuga will be making her Boston debut at the Rock by Funk Series also showcasing Regie Gibson, Iyeoka and Press Project
May 05, 2008
National Slam Poet and vocalist Iyeoka Ivie Okoawo, The Cloud Foundation and Opera Boston are teaming up this summer to create an opera workshop for teens based on music from the opera Carmen.