With deep roots in the African oral tradition of the griots, Michael St. George is a multi-media performance dub poet. A native of Jamaica and inspired by his working-class upbringing, Michael focuses his work on the themes of justice and social equity. Although he has been performing live and recording his music as well publishing his poetry since 1985, he devotes much of his time to working with at-risk youth in both schools and community programs in Toronto, London (UK) and with the Turn Around Project in Hamilton and Jamaica, providing inspirational and catalytic workshops addressing issues relevant to their lives today.