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En te rtainment Wheeler's Music Reflects Her Life If art and music (and by associ ation. music makers) reflect life, if music is the microcosm of life's macrocosm, it's hardly surprising that a good portion of what passes for music these days is constituted around 'minimizing the risk' or playing it safe, sticking to the tired and-tested formulas and rehashing old ideas. Which is why Caron Whe^Ler's latest work. Beach of the War Goddess stands out. a testa ment to the innovative, creative force that has propelled this unique artists to a new level of expression. "Lyrically bold and musically adventurous. Wheeler's much awaited new solo project comes almost three years after the release of her critically-accjaimed L'K Black solo debut. "It's a tribal funky kind of record and it reflects what's going inside me. The first album initiated people into where I'm coming from but I don't know that it had the substance of grooves that this one has. she said." Recorded in New York. Lon don. Los Angeles^and Jamaica. "Beach of the War Goddess" fea tures 13 Wheeler compositions and writing collaborations and a cover of the Jimi Hendrix classic. "Wind Cries Mary" and was produced by a range of exceptional producers including Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis. Jazzie B. y>f Soul II Soul, the group with whom Wheeler came to prominence in 1989). Mikie Bennett (Maxi Priest. Shabba Ranks), plus relative newcomers Derek Johnson (who worked on Wheeler's previous album i. Keith Crouch, Heavy Love and Jimi Ran dolph. Wheeler was the album's co executive producer and was also responsible tor production on four highlight cuts ("Respect To The Mother." "Soul Street." "Lite As A Feat-her." and - Father'Xav well as co-producing four of the set's four teen tracks. "The album reflects the last two. three years when I've under gone a good deal of personal spiri tual gTowth." says Wheeler. "1 think it's important to express what you're experiencing and then, by writing about what you're dealing with, using the music to empower others. " Stepping out and talking about issues that were the stuff of every day living is the theme for much of Citron U . <Vr "Beach ot' the V? v-.>vMe-s." The title !:;ui W heeler's vehicle tor s'h.t:ir.? !u;- i:.?u:ghts in the aitermath r h- .? ? ' _ .riotx in L.A. (w hich \\ js her ' i'iii base at the time i: "The . n!', n? realits that African people ! . iK \er been welcomed ;n A\ ;et ic n unless it suited \Vv*'<';u purposed, that there's aluj)- a hope that things will be dit'ieivi.l but then see ing what happened .tUer Rodney King in the I .S .? 1 A^:k;e?mg it it ever will be d "en: Ke.ng black is a da\-to d.<.\ ? ' .alu*'- yni can't take your black i1'* a tu-n \ou go out and deal with t-e.'pie. I he "song "Beach ()' I K. \\ v t uuidess is about the ! . c' the woman toda\ . about a * ou; highest potential I sjni.- .in ;\j! in ?j musical fusion of African rhythms, reggae, British/Black funk grooves and R&B shadings, Wheeler uses her latest work to lyrically address sub jects of substance. The 'world music' feel of "Father" exemplifies the musical hybrid Wheeler creates throughout the album, addressing itself to the plight of the black fami ly. with so many young black men incarcerated or dealing with drugs and other situations that leave chil dren in ,the care of single parents. "We need to start rebuilding the black family. Behavior patterns have been passed down, we need to break the vicious circle and "Father" is all about that, about stopping the black race in Western society from being an endangered species . . ?? ' ll'" " *"j Tina Turner to Receive Essence Award On April 30. Tina Turner will receive the prestigious 1993 Essence Award during a nationally televised ceremony." The awards honor the outstanding achievements of African-American women. Turner joins a stellar group of women also chosen as recipients: Rosa Parks, Lena Home. Aretha Franklin. Gail Devers. "Sweet" Alice Harris. Corla Wilson Hawkins and Senator Carol Nloseley Braun. The ceremonies, to be hosted by Patti-LuBelle and Danny Glover, will be broadcast on May 29th on CBS. ii.i , ?.?.!? hcv-n an j\cit- will release "Tina," the soundtrack inc year tor ! . !?? .niimon to to the Disney feature film about receiving the F\s.- Vv.ird. she Turner's life entitled "Tina: What's was h -A ? n--f-n"iMinoe in? Love Got To Do With It?" The the Best \ ? !< i. \.Ka! per- album features rerecorded versions formance v.a:.^ ?? ner \^rsion of earlier classics and several new of "Biuh .s }? . v The Two songs, pointing the way towards Roiliis aiK - i ! ton John Turner's musical future. and Bemu 1 . Virgin 3rd Annual Jazz Jam Coming April 10 The 3rd annual Triad All-Star Jazz Jam brings together the finest jazz musicians in the area for one night on April 10 at 8 p.m. in the Stevens Center. 405 W. Fourth St. The jazz jam showcases the gTeat diversity of styles and musical traditions found in jazz. The the best jazz this city has to offer. The featured musicians perform throughout the United States, Europe and Asia, as well as in their own home town. As a group, they fuse together the swing of the blues with the electricity of fusion and the explosive rhythms of bebob for one ArtsR EACH By REGGIE JOHNSON evening's activities offer a "who's who'' of regional performers includ ing Keith Byrd. Galvin Crisp. Char lie Culbreath. Gregg Hyslop, James Houlick. Melva Housing. Matt Kendnck. Steve Kirkman. Federico Pivetta. Janice Price. Herbert Stephens and James Ervin Stowe. Unique in the concept of bring ing such talent together on one stage, the event promises to provide unforgettable night. The Arts Council brings the jazz jam back to the Stevens Center as part of the "Something for Everyone" series. Tickets are on sale at the Stevens Center or by calling 721 1946. Tickets are $12 in advance and S10 for students and senior citi ( ialvin Crisp zens. On iiu . ' ' .? port or- by a grant from the Arts Council of mance. d! ; - > " ?, Winston-Salem and Forsyth Coun Thtj pc ^ * .^ported ty's annual United Arts Fund Drive. "At The River I Stand" Marks Kind's Assassination The assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis. Tenn.. is a tragedy with which virtually even- American is familiar. Howev er. the events leading up to this tragedy are little known. The 1968 Memphis sanitation strike, which brought King to the city, is one of the great dramas of the civil rights movement. "At the River I Stand." a one-hour documentary airing Friday at 10 p.m. on public television, is the first broadcast exploration into the specifies of the sanitation strike. The program, narrated by actor Paul Winfield, will contain archival film footage and contemporary inter views. The 65-day strike challenged the effectiveness of King's nonviolent philosophy and became the testing ground for the new and controversial direction he . : J.. Poor People ( .H'ir. ? ?. r, merged civil rights >. ;rt, ^ro.uie: eco nomic cone err- - < i:<.v;.:ed to become per *r: V' ! -n the strike bee.u: ???'?i v. the concr^'c es 1 .ileal pinion >pr... ? A . 'he storv ol ory,,; .? ; ..ii o: \ -*\us municipa', auilv ; ' ? v ? . n dw -i -edi ence versus civil law, poverty- versus privilege. black versus white. On another level, it is highly personal vtory of individual sacrifice and bravery-, for the walkout of 1 300 san itation workers in February 1968 occurred in Memphis despite the arduous efforts of many people on both sides of the struggle to find a solution to the problem before vio lence erupted. Good food. - Good books. Good times. A A A. A A - RAINBOW News & Cafe "FOOD FOIk BODY AND MIND" 712 Brookstown Ave. Winston-Salem 723 - 0858 OPEN DAILV > WAYNE'S I ririaw April 2nd Saturday, April 3rd \1<wuiil\ \otiee Moment's \otiee 9:30 - /.\?0 V:M> - /.\?0 I 2S N. ( Ih'itx SItitI \\ inslon-S.iU iiK \( 2 7 1 0 I IMioiu: (>P> 723-I 150 I' ll 1 1 ImmkI Sitn ii c A \ iiiliilili' /./re 7^/r.r rrrrv Friday and Saturday^ Weekly Drink Specials \ inpli I l ie l\n kinii Craft and Art Classes for all ages and interests begin April 13. Take a class with a friend and save 10% GaH-723-739?4oday SPfcNTOOTH CENTER %0 QAJUCtt Wirvstl FOR VISUAL ART Morshoii Street nston-Salem NC 27101 919-723-739S TRIAD PEST IDWI CONTROL is offering Termite Control for 17500 Call for details ^ Marilyn Gilliam ? Odorless Chemicals ? Certified Radon Testers ? Money Back Guarantee ? Senior Citizen Discount ? One time. Monthly or Quarterly Service 1535 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive 788-3020 G sboro 919-854-6600 N.C. Lic.#PW967 High Point 919-889-51 15
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