Frankie “Red” Rosso, goes by a poet, dancer, and radio personality named Red Wordz. She has written since age eight; working her way through poetry gospel rap, & the art of freestyle hip-hop. With much involvement in her community, school and church, the stage was always this creative’s home and calling. Red began performing at age 10. Relishing in various art forms; she embraced the art of singing, musical talent as she played trumpet in her school jazz ensemble by age 11, acting at school and church plays, and of course dancing throughout her youth in school dance teams and competitions sqauds. After turning her life over to sports and dancing in her teens, she put the pen down for over a decade. She began her professional journey in poetry, her sophomore year at Broward College in 2013, where she received her degree in Radio & Tv Broadcasting.

 

Though she is a spoken word artist, she identifies herself as a “WORDIST”-using her RED WORDZ to uplift, inspire, and educate- unapologetically. Her passion for Poetry and Spoken Word have led her to many endeavors including hosting her very own Radio & Televsion Talk show RedLighTv LIVE, serving on local slam teams, judging national poetry slams, featuring at various venues, nightlife events, as well private parties and special occasions across South-Florida and the Tri-State Area. Currently, Red hosts several open mics all across South Florida and teaches hip-hop, bachata, & fusion dance classes, through her project RedDance, at local dance studios in the Fort Lauderdale area. You can always find her sharing her love for “WORDISM” at a venue near you or where she began her journey- college campuses and local open mics. She leaves her audience with this message,

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“Poetry is a gift given to the soul,
Blessed with the voice,
Empowered through the spirit,
& delivered with the heart.”