WELCOME to our website, and thank you for visiting!

Here you will be able find out information about our upcoming shows, download our press kit and photos, listen to samples of our poetry, read and view our writing and artwork, order our silk-screened clothing line, poetry books, and CDs, leave comments, and find links to our favorite websites.

This page is here to explain the layout of the site to help make your navigation easy. Please note: If you a viewing the flash version, DO NOT USE THE BROWSER BACK ARROW OR IT WILL RELOAD THE PAGE EVERYTIME! Below is a site map that explains what each page has available:

1. home:

view a slide show of photos and artwork by Alixa and Naima

2. about site:

read the intro and welcome page explaining layout of site

3. bio/press kit:

read a lil' about who they are and what they're up to, and download their press kit

4. shows:

see a detailed itinerary of Alixa and Naima's upcoming performances, and retrace their footsteps to see where they’ve been (Previous Shows)

5. tours:

read retrospectives and highlights from Alixa and Naima's last 3 national tours, and find out about their upcoming production and fall 2008 tour, HURRICANE SEASON

6. S.T.I.T.C.H.E.D

read and see pictures about this phenomenal story gathering project that Alixa and Naima started during the '05 Migration tour.

7. workshops

find out about the arts-based political education, anti-oppression and social healing workshops offered by Alixa + Naima

8. listen:

listen to mp3s of poems performed by Alixa and Naima, and hear samples from their debut album AMMUNITION

9. read:

read selections of poetry from their latest poetry books "ala" by Alixa and "affinity" by Naima.

10. watch:

watch video of Climbing PoeTree-- footage from shows, clips from workshops, and Alixa + Naima's first music video!

11. photos:

view and download photos of Alixa and Naima for press

12. artwork:

view Alixa and Naima's murals, paintings, drawings, collages, and hand-bound books.

13. fashion statement:

check out Alixa and Naima's clothing line of hand-made, one-of-a-kind, silk-screened shirts. here is a showcase of all the designs and their item numbers, available for purchase through the GET YOUR GOODS page.

14. ammunition CD:

find out about Alixa and Naima's debut album AMMUNITION. Go to GET YOUR GOODS to claim your copy!

15. poetry books:

check out their latest poetry books: "ALA" by Alixa and "AFFINITY" by Naima. Go to GET YOUR GOODS to order copies!

16. order product:

Find instructions on how to order FASHION STATEMENT products, CDs and poetry books (we still working to make this as simple as possible! thanks for bearing with us).

17. get your goods:

Place your order for FASHION STATEMENT shirts ($25-30 each), AMMUNITION cds ($11.11 each), and ALA & AFFINITY poetry books ($15 each, $30 for set)

18. contact us:

make inquiries, leave comments, and join our mailing list.

19. guestbook:

Read comments left by our visitors.

20. myspace

clicking here will take you to Alixa + Naima’s myspace page. (everybody’s doing it!)

21. press

check out online articles and reviews about Climbing PoeTree

22. links:

click on links to websites for organizations that Climbing PoeTree is down with, fellow artists-musician-poet-activist-designer friends, and food for thought...

THANKS FOR VISITING! love a+n