Musician and Curator

Dwayne Keith

Musician and Curator, Dwayne Keith brings his roots of Gospel, Hip-hop, and Jazz to each performance.

Over the past three years Dwayne has created a new scene in Hartford, CT. By using his growing platform, he cultivates opportunities to spotlight CT’s culture of BIPOC creatives. 

If DK has an event in your city, be sure to attend! These evoking experiences leave you feeling uplifted, intrigued, and loved

Poet/Curator/Facilitator

Sharmont "Influence" Little

Sharmont served as coach of the champions of the 2025 Connecticut Poetry Slam, Verbal Slap, and the youth team The Word. 

'Influence' is the inaugural Poet Laureate and Artist of the Year for New Haven, Connecticut.

In addition to his accomplishments in the arts, Influence has dedicated over 10 years to the field of mental health and nursing.

Poet and Rapper

Johnny "Infinite" Sensei

Johnny Sensei, is a Poet & Rapper from New Haven, Connecticut. As a young child, he knew hip hop was special, it was his first true love. Through The Wire, 21 Questions, Dirt Off Your Shoulder. These are the songs that unknowingly shaped me as he aged. He says, “The English language is so limitless and I love to bend it to my will based on how I feel at any given moment.” When he’s able to impact the world on a larger scale, he’ll never forget the purpose and goal of his gift, which is to inspire and lead others.

Licensed Professional Counselor 

Marquet Sutton

Mr.Sutton has worn many hats in the mental health and social work arena (i.e: DCF Social Worker and Mental Health Assist in IICAPS - In-home Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Services). 

In 2019, Sutton earned his master's degree in clinical Mental health Counseling from Southern Connecticut State University. He currently holds a position as Mental Health Consultant for Yale University, and founded Empowerment and Enrichment LLC to offer mentorship services for families. 

Author/Producer/Philanthropist 

Tre "Pyro" Brown

Also known as Pyro is a native of New Britain CT. His journey with poetry started at the age of 8. He’s the author of 22 spoken word books, a drummer, DJ, producer, and philanthropist. 

Pyro’s main goal is to empower and inspire everyone one poem at a time, reminding everyone to never let the flame go out without leaving it all on the stage. Pyro is the DJ for Museum of Poets and  a member of Poet Now Loading; he has hit poetry stages in Connecticut, Dallas/Fort Worth Texas, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, Houston Texas, Washington DC, Springfield Massachusetts, Boston Massachusetts, Providence Rhode Island, and will be featured in a poetry show in London England in the fall of 2025.