Marshall Zar

Marshall Zar is a spoken word artist whose poetry is thriving on the island of Hawai'i. He began performing spoken word poetry with Urban Word NYC in 2003 while also participating in New York’s open mic scene and is now hosting a poetry and music event on the second Friday of the month in Pahoa. His poetry is a dynamic fusion of satirical shrewdness combined with a gratitude for beauty, which reflects the dualistic human condition. His recorded hip-hop music, that is an extension of this unique creative expression, can also be listened to online. Contact Marshall.

Featured Poem:

As I Lay Dying


Connections:Coming soon

The Spoken Word:
Click the titles below to hear more of Marshall's poetry.

☆ As I Lay Dying
☆ Write a Poem


Marshall's Featured Organization:

"Urban Word NYC gave me the support as a teenager to write and perform poetry. They are very powerful in facilitating youth spoken word. My experience with them was inspiring and empowering. " - Marshall

Urban Word NYC encourages self- confidence and growth in NYC teens by providing creative writing, college prep, literature & hip-hop programs.


Connections: Carlos Andres Gomez, Marshall Zar, Myth of the Motherland