Sarah Webster Fabio (1928–1979) was a pioneering poet, educator, and performer whose work helped define the Black Arts Movement. Blending spoken word with jazz and funk-infused rhythms, she transformed poetry into a powerful musical and cultural experience. Through her recordings on Folkways Records and her dynamic performances, Fabio celebrated Black identity, history, and resilience. As both an artist and academic, she inspired generations to use language and sound as tools of liberation and expression, leaving a lasting legacy in both literature and music.