Lillian Allen

Lillian Allen is an acclaimed foremother of Canadian Poetry and a long-time arts activist. She is a leading international exponent of dub poetry with its politically charged reggae-infused aesthetic of resistance. Also, a globally recognized recording artist, Lillian is a two-time Canadian Juno award winner for her recordings Conditions Critical and Revolutionary Tea Party which was recently nominated for the prestigious Polaris Heritage Prize in Canada.
Lillian is the author of Make the World New: The Poetry of Lillian Allen, Women Do this Every Day, Psychic Unrest, plus books and recordings for children and young people.