Sankofa cobra as injustiças de clio nas rodas de slam: as vozes ancestrais de pretos e pretas manifestam-se na escrevivência de poetas periféricos paraibanos

Abstract

This master's research focuses on the participation of the black population of Paraíba in the poetic Slam scene and its connections with peripheral struggles, using art as the main means of expression. The researcher, a black woman, from Paraíba and from a peripheral area, seeks to demonstrate that the black poet becomes a spokesperson, transforming their individual voice into a collective voice to amplify their capacity to be heard. The aim is to analyze and interpret the selected poems from the perspective of unofficial history, often neglected in books that portray black people stereotypically. The research seeks to highlight the resistance present in the Slam circles and legitimize the voices that perform. Although it does not affirm that the poets had contact with authors such as Carolina Maria de Jesus, Evaristo Conceição, Clóvis Moura, Beatriz Nascimento, and Frantz Fanon, the research aims to demonstrate how the issues and analysis of these authors resonate in the poems and reflections brought by the poets in Slam battles. The dissertation is organized into four chapters, in addition to this introduction and final considerations. The first chapter contextualizes the Slam poetry movement, starting with an overview of hip-hop and its elements, and discusses the growth of Slam in Brazil. The second chapter explores the emergence and impact of the Slam movement in Paraíba, highlighting the role of the "Slam do Prado." The third chapter discusses the theoretical perspectives that underpin the analysis of a marginalized culture, specifically Slam in Paraíba, and addresses the intersection between culture, power, and resistance. The fourth chapter analyzes the Slam poems, focusing on themes such as race, class, gender, and sexuality, using the "choked up" metaphor proposed by Heleieth Saffioti to explore the complex interactions of these dimensions. It is emphasized that Slam poetry is not just an artistic expression but a cry of resistance that tells forgotten stories and dismantles structures of oppression. The research offers an in-depth understanding of cultural dynamics and highlights the importance of critically examining hegemonic narratives. Intersectionality is seen as a fundamental theoretical and methodological lens for understanding the complexity of the experiences of subalternized subjects in contemporary society. Slam poetry becomes a space of resistance and identity affirmation, challenging social norms and recognizing marginalized voices.