Brenardo aka “The Sing Song Poet” is a native Washingtonian poet and
songwriter. Born as Andre' Brenardo Taylor, in May 1955 he has been
writing for more than two-thirds of his life.
songwriter. Born as Andre' Brenardo Taylor, in May 1955 he has been
writing for more than two-thirds of his life.
His written words have been featured in countless newspapers, magazines,
and poetry anthologies, including his 2019 chapbook “Bridge Over Trouble”
As a spoken word artist, he has performed in venues alongside the Last
Poets Saul Williams, Sonya Sanchez, Amiri Baraka, and a host of other
renown poets.
and poetry anthologies, including his 2019 chapbook “Bridge Over Trouble”
As a spoken word artist, he has performed in venues alongside the Last
Poets Saul Williams, Sonya Sanchez, Amiri Baraka, and a host of other
renown poets.
He is an alumnus of the Anointed P.E.N.S., and the ‘Poets In Progress’
under the direction of the Late Dolores Kendrick, Poet Laureate of
Washington D. C.' In 2008, he co-founded ‘Poets and Artists for Obama’,
and in 2020, he was selected as one of the Poets Of Excellence for Prince
Georges County of Maryland. He is currently a member of the ‘Collective
Voices’, poetry ensemble
under the direction of the Late Dolores Kendrick, Poet Laureate of
Washington D. C.' In 2008, he co-founded ‘Poets and Artists for Obama’,
and in 2020, he was selected as one of the Poets Of Excellence for Prince
Georges County of Maryland. He is currently a member of the ‘Collective
Voices’, poetry ensemble
He has presented at the ‘Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, ‘The Italian
Embassy’ the ‘Kunta Kinte Festival,’ the ‘Harlem Renaissance Festival,’
‘Carter Baron amphitheater’, and multiple appearances at the ‘Folgers
Shakespeare Theatre’.
Embassy’ the ‘Kunta Kinte Festival,’ the ‘Harlem Renaissance Festival,’
‘Carter Baron amphitheater’, and multiple appearances at the ‘Folgers
Shakespeare Theatre’.
Beyond the stage, Brenardo has appeared on Television shows ‘Sojourn
With Words’, ‘Griots Story Telling Circle’, ‘The Poets Pause’, and
Radio shows ‘Spoken Word @ Joe’s Place,' ‘The Poet And The Poem’ with
Grace Cavalieri and ‘Pat Thornton’s Business Hour’ have featured his
voice. In 2021 Brenardo served as host for the ‘Berks Bards’ poetry series
and has hosted and appeared on many other ‘Zoom’ programs.
With Words’, ‘Griots Story Telling Circle’, ‘The Poets Pause’, and
Radio shows ‘Spoken Word @ Joe’s Place,' ‘The Poet And The Poem’ with
Grace Cavalieri and ‘Pat Thornton’s Business Hour’ have featured his
voice. In 2021 Brenardo served as host for the ‘Berks Bards’ poetry series
and has hosted and appeared on many other ‘Zoom’ programs.
Geographically, in addition to countless places in the DMV area, he has
presented in New York City, Philadelphia, PA, Hawaii, and internationally in
Cape Town, South Africa, Kingston, Jamaica, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
presented in New York City, Philadelphia, PA, Hawaii, and internationally in
Cape Town, South Africa, Kingston, Jamaica, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Brenardo is a visionary speaker that inspires his peers and motivates,
stimulates, and edifies all members of the audiences he encounters. He
can be reached @ deotp123@gmail.com or as Brenardo Taylor on
Facebook for inquiries of his availability for presentations.
stimulates, and edifies all members of the audiences he encounters. He
can be reached @ deotp123@gmail.com or as Brenardo Taylor on
Facebook for inquiries of his availability for presentations.