“Michael's work resonates as a clear-clear, strident movement that is bold, daring, honest, funny, politically insightful and inspiring . . . It is right in time.” - Dr. Althea Prince - author, educator
“Michael's use of reggae music, fused with a uniquely oral poetic style, has made him a true international artist . . . He is a member of the family of poets taking the oral tradition to new heights.” - Benjamin Zephaniah - poet, playwright, author
Having lived in Jamaica, Canada and Australia, Michael uses poetry and music as a medium to dismantle borders, celebrate the power of diversity and self elevation. From tracks such as Life Is Special, Don’t Forget Your Dreams, Fight Your Fears, and Caged In, he emphasizes the urgency of walking the wisdom path and holding ourselves accountable to become the change we yearn for.
In Australia, Michael was the closing act for GARMA 2017. In collaboration with 7 culturally diverse Australian artists they recently presented a series of 10 shows at the Sydney Opera House, and toured with OKA. St. George is a remarkable practitioner that reminds us of legends such as Bob Dylan, Lenard Cohen, Gil Scott Heron, Richie Haven, Peter Tosh and Robert Nesta Marley.
With his remarkable ability and unique philosophy that bridge generation gaps and rocks huge diverse audiences he continues to carefully craft advocacy and concerns for the marginalized. In his role as a SongPoet in dub aesthetic, Michael St George offers music and words of inspiration with a contemporary twist in musicality for our challenging times.
“Michael St George is one of the hardest working, relentlessly touring, constantly performing and recording poets out there . . . His mastery of the dub poetic form and sensibility is outstanding. His poetry brims with the experience of a seasoned chronicler, a mastered of his form, in his form.” - Clifton Joseph - writer, broadcaster, dub poet
One of his most thought-provoking invitations is I Do Not Submit, a remarkable sonic and visual experience. Together, his book Night Spin, two plays, and albums Dubbin Di Vibes, Self Assession, Fight Your Fears Or Die, and his history making Root to Fruit that speaks to concerns for the treatment of the elderly and the values of inter-generational relationships.
St. George have created a sonically uplifting body of work that reflects the quintessential and unmistakable sound of MSG—The Motivational Sound Generator. He is in the process of completing the SongPoet Trilogy, an artistic risk-taking three part project of distinction in his field.
As a guest professor at Brock University in Canada, St. George's inspiring message of empowerment to students, subsequently led to the establishing of a non-for-profit organization, The Turn Around Project, that works with youth in Canada, Jamaica,India and Japan.
The Ontario Federation of Labour presented St. George with the Art and Culture Award for outstanding contribution to his field. His work has been selected for several documentaries including Speaking In Tongues: The History of Language featuring Noam Chomsky. He has also received Canadian Reggae Music awards, won international slam competitions and other industry recognitions.