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Maestro DeSean is a Chicago-born spoken soul artist now based in Southern California, known for blending spoken word, R&B, gospel, and soul into performances that move people and stay with them long after the final word.Recognized as one of Chicharra’s 2026 Top 10 Indie Poets, Maestro is published in three poetry anthologies and has performed at the Pan African Film Festival’s Spoken Fest, Live Nation’s Grammy Weekend Poetry Me, Please showcase, and the 1st Annual Literary Festival at Santa Ana College. An inaugural member of the OC Poetry Slam Team, he has shared stages with Pages Matam, K. Love the Poet, M’reld Green, Rudy Francisco, Malik Yusef, J. Ivy, and Stevie Wonder.
Beyond the stage, Maestro is the creative force behind Soul Cypher, Virgo Afterparty, and Clash of the Titans Slam—creating spaces where artists connect, stories are heard, and community comes alive through the power of poetry.
$5 cover fee, cash only
No outside food or drinks
Ages 12+ unless otherwise specified
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The Ugly Mug, 261 N Glassell St,Orange, California, United States
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