Danny Carlo Pandolfi (AKA Craft-D) is a poet, rapper, cultural producer, facilitator, educator and 2x UK battle rap champion. His art explores the crossovers between rap and poetry. As a producer/educator he aims to use rap and poetry as a positive outlet for self-expression, and to make these art forms accessible to everybody.
Live Performances
You can book Danny for a wide range of live performances including poetry and rap, acoustic music, talks, lectures and panel discussions, and as a compere / host.
He has performed at major venues, festivals, and events all over the UK, as well as in schools, prisons, corporate functions and more.
“Amazing. His lyrics are fantastic.”
- Lowkey
Workshops / Education
Danny delivers school visits as a poet and rapper, workshops for arts organisations and literary festivals, workshops in prisons, guest lectures/talks, youth sessions, long-term projects, and 1-to-1 mentoring for participants of all ages and backgrounds.
“He is a joy to work with and consistently receives glowing feedback from teachers and pupils. He works with a range of ages, from Key Stage 2 all the way up to adult learners, and brings expertise in performance poetry and rap.”
- The Poetry Society
Commissions
He writes bespoke poems for wedding ceremonies, speeches, university campaigns, adverts, charities and more, and has also done voiceover work for feature films and ad campaigns.
“Craft-D continually raises expectations of what poetry can be contained within hip-hop. Visionary, challenging and inspirational.”
– Joelle Taylor
Cultural Producer
Danny Carlo Pandolfi founded Raise the Bar, a leading poetry events organisation in Bristol, and is Co-Director of Lyra - Bristol Poetry Festival. He has curated and hosted live poetry and music events, tours and projects at leading venues around the UK. He produces artistic collaborations, nationally and internationally, as well as community outreach programmes and events.