Poet, writer, lyricist, musician and naughty boy.

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Zephaniah Speaks

It’s been more than two years since I did my last blog here, if you can call this a blog, as I keep saying. Actually, I could never be a blogger.

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So, the new year is here. For the sake of organising myself and getting to places on time – I have to recognise that, unlike Christmas which I refuse to acknowledge. I just know too much about how it was...

I should now write a few things about the tour I’m about to start, but I want to start by talking about the tour that is just ending. Since May I have been touring with my band, The Revolutionary Minds,...

The Latest

Recorded somewhere in the 90s, this recording just sat on the shelf doing nothing. But when considering the state of our nations, and how the state strive to control people and abuse power, it is still relevant, probably more relevant, now.

Words by Benjamin Zephaniah Music by Benjamin Zephaniah

Copyright RED DREAD MUSIC 2023

People Need People is an uplifting picture book about the power of people, and the importance of connecting with others. This timely poem reminds us all to be kind to one another.

Although it was written before 2020, this poem became a media hit during lockdown, when we discovered for sure that people really did need people.

The poem featured on BBC News, on national and local radio programmes around the world, and The One Show. With bright and playful illustrations by Nila Aye, it is perfect for reading aloud and inspiring small children. Suitable for children with a reading age of 3 - 5, it is popular with children of all ages, and even those grown up children!

A joyful rhyming celebration of the natural wonders found in our gardens.  Suiable for 2 - 5 year olds.

A poem in a picture book, based on the true story of the singer Mona Baptise and her journey on the Empire Windrush. Suitable for 3 - 7-year-olds.

New album out now – A revolutionary approach to music and poetry from the reggae poet. Available on iTunes, on Spotify, and as a real CD from your local record shop, or our shop.

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