Deaf Slam: an analysis of political and poetical dimensions of the performance “O mudinho”, by Edinho Santos

Abstract

This paper analyzes the performance “O mudinho”, in Brazilian Sign Language, by Edinho Santos, interpreted by James Bantu, published on YouTube on 18/01/2018 and presented in SLAM-SP. In this analysis we herein present ethical and aesthetical reflections on deaf poetry slam, a recent phenomenon in Brazil, but very promising as to its growth. As a result, we identify mechanisms through which the poetry of Brazilian Sign Language is manifested in this presentation, along with political and identity issues interwoven with the artist’s performance.

Keywords

• slam surdo
• edinho santos
• james bantu
• poesia em libras.