Sekou Sundiata (August 22, 1948 – July 18, 2007) was an African-American poet and performer, as well as a teacher at The New School in New York City. Famous students include musicians Ani DiFranco and Mike Doughty. His plays include "The Circle Unbroken is a Hard Bop", "The Mystery of Love", "Udu", and "The 51st Dream State". He also released several albums, including "Longstoryshort" and "The Blue Oneness of Dreams". The "Blue Oneness of Dreams" was nominated for a Grammy Award. In 2000 Sundiata received the Creative Capital Performing Arts Award.