Amiri Baraka papers, 1945-2015, bulk 1970s-2000s

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Series V: Kimako's Blues People, 1987-2004

This series contains materials relating to Kimako's Blues People, a small club, music and performance venue, arts space, and salon operated out of Baraka's basement in Newark, NJ. Included are writings about KBP, correspondence, organizational materials, photographs, and flyers and clippings of shows and events at KBP. The series is arranged according to type of material.



Box 57 Folder 1 AIR Program, 1993


Box 57 Folder 2 Correspondence, 1987-2004


Box 57 Folder 3-5 Organizational Material, 1987-2001, (3 Folders)


Box 57 Folder 6 Photos, 1988


Printed Material, 1987-2000


Box 57 Folder 7 Clippings, 1987-1997


Box 57 Folder 8-10 Flyers, 1987-2000, (3 Folders)


Box 57 Folder 11 Redemption Song Conference, 1989


Box 57 Folder 12-13 Writings, 1987-2002, (2 Folders)