Jamaican dub poets Mutabaruka and Yasus Afari are looking to inspire and politically motivate the youth in a free concert tonight hosted by Dred and Baha Productions.

Mutabaruka and Yasus Afari are both known for their conscious poetry set to reggae rhythms.

Mutabaruka has achieved widespread popularity and respect for his politically-charged dubs and his radio show on Jamaica's IRIE-FM.

He described his art as "poetry done in a different way where the lyrical content allows the person to be motivated''.

Mutabaruka said his art was geared toward encouraging people experiencing colonialism and neo-colonialism toward a more critical consciousness.

"The problem is white supremacy, and we have to understand that before we go any further,'' he said.

"One concert cannot change a whole country, but it can motivate you and make you think,'' he added.

"European religion and the Westminster system have been the two main enemies of black people.

"Westminster system and Roman philosophy is one and the same -- like the Queen and Jesus -- a two-headed dragon with one body,'' he added.

Both Mutabaruka and Yasus Afari agreed that African culture linked black people in the Caribbean with black Bermudians.

And Yasus Afari said through dub poetry and music, both groups would grow to "apprecilove we have one common destiny...with the same goals and same challenges -- that is a rallying to unite I and I''.

The concert is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. at PHC stadium and will also feature local talent Ras Mykkal, Jahstice and Playboy.