Roger Robinson is a poet, short-fiction writer and lyricist who lives between London and Trinidad. He has performed worldwide and is an experienced workshop leader and lecturer on poetry. His one-man show incorporates words and music, and he has performed at venues across the world. As an MC, he has supported iconic hip hop groups Run DMC and De La Soul. He was also chosen by Decibel as one of 50 writers who have influenced the black-British writing canon over the past 50 years. He is also one of 30 poets chosen for the New Generation Poets collection at the National Portrait Gallery.