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What we’re about

This group specializes in the public reading and performance of poetry and/or spoken word poetry as well as a variety of cultural events in the UAE such as Abu Dhabi Soul, Rooftop Rhythms-In Arabic, Silent Parties, Live Music, and more.

We have different events that always have options for free entry. All events are inclusive of all racial backgrounds and ethnicities. We also facilitate free writing and performance workshops in the community.

Join over 5,000 members on our Facebook group page at http://facebook.com/groups/rooftoprhythms. Don't miss out on positive, cultural entertainment at its best.

Media Coverage:

In April 2015, Rooftop Rhythms' founder, Dorian Rogers,
was featured on BBC's “Working Lives-Abu Dhabi” for his
work as a cultural events planner (18:40 Mark)

BBC LINK:
http://youtu.be/ko0QFRVMESE

In December 2014, he was highlighted on CNN's
“Inside the Middle East” for his establishment
of a performance poetry scene in the UAE (8:10 Mark)

CNN LINK:
http://edition.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/international/2014/12/05/spc-inside-the-middle-east-best-of-2014-a.cnn.html
Article in The National- http://m.thenational.ae/arts-culture/on-sta...
Video Teaser (created by Maitri Somaia)- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TO53W0lydQ...

Social Media Sites:
Youtube: @rooftoprhythmsAD
Faebook: http://www.facebook.com/rooftoprhythmsAD
Instagram: @rooftop_rhythms