Artist description Copus is a six piece, spoken word/music ensemble based in San Francisco. It features the original compositions of Wendy Loomis and the poetry of Royal Kent.

Music Style Millennium Music

Musical Influences Bob Dylan, McCoy Tyner

Similar Artists The Last Poets meet Chick Corea

Artist History A chance meeting in May 1996 at the popular "open mike" series held at San Francisco's Cafe International brought Royal Kent and Wendy Loomis together for the first time. Soon after, they decided to join creative forces and Copus was born. After months of intensive collaboration between composer and poet, auditions were held and the project was expanded to include cello, flute, percussion, and drums. Copus has found diverse audiences of all ages in small theaters, performance venues, festivals, and clubs and has attracted a loyal following around the Bay Area.

Group Members Poet/Spoken Word Artist: Royal Kent; Composition/Piano: Wendy Loomis; Flute: Elinor van Ommen; Cello: Beth Snellings; Percussion: Don Holloway/Eljohn; Drums: Bennie Murray; Producer: Eljohn; Recorded at: Mesa Studios.

Instruments Piano, Flute, Cello, Percussion, Drums, Spoken Word

Press Reviews "Royal recites poetry the way my father once danced!" Kira Njinski, daughter of the great Russian ballet star Rudolph Njinski. "Wendy's piano wraps through every instrument beautifully and without flaw. Her talent is nothing short of phenomenal!" David Gauny, Labrynth Publications."This should be one of the first considerations for Spoken Word Album of the Year!" Michael Allison, CEO/Founder/THEGLOBALMUSE.COM.

Location San Francisco, CA - USA

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