Sharrif Simmons, spoken word artist, musician and filmmaker sits with me at the Birmingham Museum of Art before we perform and the conversation flows from art, to poetry to religion and beyond. He talks about growing up as an American in Ethiopia, returning to NYC, his upcoming film project in Amsterdam and so much more.

Music:

Kanye West ft Bon Iver - Lost in the World

Kendrick Lamar - Sing About Me

Soul II Soul - Back To Life

Lupe Fiasco - National Anthem