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O'Solomon and The Watts Prophets released their latest cd in 1997 on Polygram Records entitled, "When the 90's Came." O'Solomon had his poem "Hey World" recorded by Ziggy Marley, Bob Marley's son. During the 70's, he and The Watts Prophets recorded his classic "Beautiful Black Girl," (Black Woman) with Quincy Jones. Also, O'Solomon and The Watts Prophets have published two books of original poetry, the first entitled "The Rising Sons of Wisdom & Knowledge" and "Poetic Reflections", their second book. Also Artistic Heart Productions published Otis O'Solomon's latest book of poetic expressions entitled "Wake Up World." For more information about O'Solomon's book, click here.

O'Solomon had his poetry featured in the movie "Higher Learning." He has had his works sampled by some of the Top Rap Artists of today... and, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Black Business Expo and Trade Show, under the auspices of his own company, Artistic Heart, O'Solomon presented the Poetry Cafe, a smorgasbord of continuous poetry, from opening until closing, every day of the expo.
During the 80's, O'Solomon started Artistic Heart Music Publishing and Production Co. He also produced a series of poems known as (P.P.) Poster Poems. The series included "(P.S.I.) Positive Self Image," "Music," and Cards with inspirational messages. The line now includes "The Business Prayer," the complete "Honesty" series, and "How to Overcome Challenges," etc.
O'Solomon, through his production company, has also produced a series of Poetry Concerts and staged a variety of solo performances. O'Solomon has performed his poetry at many major colleges, universities, performing art centers, clubs and other artistic venues throughout America (U.S.A.), Canada and Europe.
Currently, O'Solomon is promoting his latest project, an original book of poetry entitled, "Wake Up World." Through a variety of events: book signings, book reviews, spoken word / poetry performances, etc., he continues to work with and tour with The Watts Prophets. O'Solomon also continues to work in the community, continues to write, continues to perform and continues to share his creative poetic results with the people doing his love and loving his doing, thanks to the Grace of God.
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A select few of the many venues where Otis has performed...
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| Art Festivals, Theaters & Performing Arts Centers: |
| Beyond Baroque Art Center |
| Bob Hope Theater (Palm Springs) |
Bob Marley Museum, Jamaica
Bob Marley Birthday Celebration |
| Boys & Girls Clubs |
California Plaza Grand Performance
(Downtown) |
| Capitol Theater, Davenport, IA |
| Cincinnati Art Consortium |
| Clark State Performing Art Center |
| East County Performing Art Center |
| Ebony Showcase Theater |
| Laguna Playhouse |
Los Angeles Central Public Library
(Downtown) |
| McCallum Theater, Palm Desert |
| Montreal Jazz Festival, Canada |
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| NAACP Image Award |
| New Getty Museum |
| New Jersey Performing Art Center |
| New Orleans Ballet Association |
| Quad City Arts Center, Rock Island, IL |
| Red Hot & Cool Concert, New York |
| Sierra Arts / U of NV, Reno |
| The Musical Society, Ann Arbor, MI |
| LIED Center for Performing Art Center, Kansas |
| LIED Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln, NE |
| Voice of America |
| Watts Summer Festival |
| Watts Tower Arts Center |
| Weingart Center |
| Wolf Trap |
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| Colleges / Universities: |
| Arizona State Univ (ASU) |
| Cal State (Long Beach) |
| Cal State (Northridge) |
| Darmouth (Hanover, NH) |
| Elan College (NC) |
| Harvard Square (MA) |
| Los Angeles City College |
| Michigan Tech U |
| Northern Kentucky U |
| Owens College (Memphis) |
| Pasadena City College |
| Pepperdine |
| Stanford University |
| Santa Monica City College |
| Texas Tech (Lubbock, TX) |
| Trade Technical (Los Angeles) |
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| Universities of Cal Schools |
| UC Berkley |
| UC Chico |
| UC Davis |
| UC Irvine |
| UC Los Angeles (UCLA) |
| UC Riverside |
| UC San Diego |
| UC Santa Barbara |
| University of Kansas |
| University of Nebraska (Lincoln) |
| University of Nevada (Las Vegas) |
| University of Nevada (Reno) |
| University So. Cal (USC) |
| University of So Carolina (USC - Columbia) |
| Whittier College |
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| Clubs: |
| 9:30 Club (Wash, DC) |
| Amsterdam Drum Rhythm Festival (Holland) |
| Dance Hall Theater (London) |
| Etc Club (Hollywood) |
| House of Blues (Los Angeles) |
| Improv (Atlanta) |
| Jazz Cafe (London) |
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| Maverick Flat (Los Angeles) |
| Montreal Jazz Festival (Canada) |
| Supper Club (NY) |
| The Lingerie (Hollywood) |
| Tramps (NY) |
| Troubador (Los Angeles) |
| Vienna Jazz Festival (Austria) |
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