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The Daily Tar HeelThursday, November 12, 19875 & Ladysmith Black Mambazo delivers dynamic performance The South African a cappella musical group Ladysmith Black Mambazo gave a lovely and enchanting performance in Memorial Hall Tuesday night. The group's impassioned singing was well-received by the near-capacity crowd, and its distinctive group choreography enhanced the effec tiveness of its music. Mambazo s 10 members sing a type of choral music that uses simple harmonies and makes extensive use of the repetition of musical themes. This type of music is very different from most Western musical styles. The seven basses in the group formed a solid musical foundation for the group's songs, and the two tenors often wove simple lines of melody above this foundation. The Mambazos gave a powerful presentation of this type of music, and their singing of these repetitious patterns had an almost hypnotic effect. The key to the Mambazos musical success, however, was their leader, Joseph Shabalala. Shabal ala sang the group's lead vocal lines, and his clear, strong vocals were the centerpiece of the group's musical arrangements. Shabalala's vocals sometimes soared above the harmonic base provided by the rest of the group, and sometimes he made his singing blend with the other group members' singing. Shabalala's frequent changes in rhythm and dynamics provided an excellent contrast with the constant foundation provided by the rest of the group, and his singing provided the most distinctive feature of the Mambazos' sound. The group's choreography was almost as central to the success of the show as was its music. The group members performed intri cate unison dance movements while singing, and these move ments frequently helped explain the messages contained in the songs. During a song about gossip, for example, the Mambazos opened and closed their hands to represent a talking mouth, and they occasionally shook their fingers in unison to bring shame upon the gossip. Some of their movements were quite acrobatic: they would occasionally leap into the air or perform unison high kicks. The audience sometimes yelled its approval of the more dazzling of these visual displays, and this unique form of dancing was an integral and highly enjoyable part Connells reach for the heights with powerful second release The Connells' second album, Boy Ian Heights, should take the band even farther than its first record, Darker Days. The new record was recorded on a rising independent label, TVT. Steve Gottlieb, leader of the label, made money to start it by releasing a set of television theme songs. Now he has the capital to release quality progressive music. The first band he signed was Australia's The Saints, The second was Raleigh's Connells. The two did some dates together this summer. Darker Days was recorded on the Black Park Records label in Raleigh, By hooking up with an independent label, The Connells have ensured that their new LP will be more widely distributed. And once people listen to Boylan Heights, theyH be hooked on the guitar pop of The Connells. Boylan Heights, named for a Raleigh neighborhood between downtown and the N.C. State cam pus, is truly an album for the autumn season. The songs on the album bring out somber and auburn images. New Music Express called the band's sound "dark and clanging poetry." While the song subjects vary and sometimes overlap, each song is full of despair. "Over There" is about fighting in a faraway war, while "Elegance" is about coming home from the war or some other distant place. War also comes up in "Choose A Side." This song seems to be about the moral dilemma a young man faces when he must decide whether to fight in the conflict. There is also lots of mention of home, not only in "Elegance" but also WINTER TUNE $ PLEASE PRESENT COUPON Adjust timing Replace points Replace plugs Replace condenser Test anti-freeze N C Stak Inspection Station 3 "Most domestic jnd lornn urs Appointment Necessary INTERSECTION OF r 15-501 SOUTH AND C ' SMITH LEVEL ROAD "vW M ; , ' v W 'l Joseph Shabalala, lead singer David Hester Concert of the group's presentation. Most of the Mambazos' music was sung in Zulu, but a few of the selections were in English. A translator came onstage before the Zulu selections were sung in order to explain their meanings to the audience. Some of the songs were Christian hymns, but most of the1 songs seemed to be popular songs' from South Africa. The song "How' Long," for example, is about a man who longingly waits for the woman he loves. The harmonies and James Burrus Album mbbmimmmbmbbbbbm" in "Home Today" and "I Suppose." These songs seem to be about trying to recapture the happiness that home once brought. Relationships, too, are an important part of The Connells' music. "Scotty's Lament" and "Just Like Us" take looks at the way relationships change. In fact, the subject of change is the main thread running through this record. The songs look at how changes in people's lives affect their futures. Michael Connell, the creative force behind the band, writes the beautiful guitar melodies and most of the grayish lyrics. While Connell writes Referendum; the results of the referendum might be questioned, Friedman said. "You have to wonder if it's totally representative," he said. But Watts said the congress should vote according to the results of the referendum. "It will be a sad day on this campus when the majority oi students vote It brings out the best in all of us. wssy - UP SPECIAL 95 OFFER EXPIRES NOVEMBER 27 Adjust valves extra charge Adjust carburetor (if necessary) Inspect distributor cap & rotor button Clean battery terminals & test battery Complete Auto Servic e Center MON.-FRI. 7:30-5:30 942-1400 Carolina . Car Caro n Mini mi iii. m,,mJmmmmimeaaautmmuiMKmmaMttiiijit DTHCharlotte Cannon of Ladysmith Black Mambazo message of this song made it seem almost like a do-wop song from the '50s, and it demonstrated the great range of the group's material. The concert was opened by the duo of Casselberry-Dupree, who offered an entertaining presenta tion of their unique mix of reggae and West African music. The members of this duo promised the audience that they were in for a memorable experience when Ladysmith Black Mambazo took the stage, and the rest of the evening proved this prediction to be correct. The Mambazos' perfor mance was truly marvelous, and it proyided the audience with a memorable exposure to a type of music that is rarely experienced in America. most of the band's music and words, lead singer Doug MacMillan deserves some of the credit for the strength of the band's songs. MacMillan's crisp and distinctly clear voice pro vides the songs with the fuel that makes them run smoothly. The other members of the band are drummer Peele Wimberley, the best beat-keeper around; guitarist George Huntley, who contributed the song "Home Today" to the album, and bassist David Connell, brother of Michael. The Connells' new record will not only take the band to new heights, but it will also have a great effect on its listeners. While there is nothing wrong with success, let's hope The Connells never wander too far from Boylan Heights. from page 1 to defund the CGLA and Student Congress doesn't," he said. Watts said he is working on another referendum that would force the congress to defund the CGLA. "I want a mandate from the student body that would bind Student Congress. Free Creativity and Culture i : m ; L vf y - v Oft charged witt dffeM By MIKE BERARDINO Assistant Sports Editor Steve Dragisics, a senior back on the UNC men's soccer team, was arrested and charged with drunk driving early Monday morning. According to police reports, Dra gisics, 20, of 302 B Bolinwood Apartments, registered between .16 and .17 on a breathalyzer test. The legal point of intoxication is consi dered to be .10. Dragisics was charged with one count of Driving While Intoxicated (D WI). His trial date was set for Jan. 12, 1988, in Chapel Hill District Court. North Carolina soccer coach Anson Dorrance said Wednesday night that he had not yet decided what action, if any, he would take against Dragisics. "I haven't discussed it with Steve in any great detail yet, so I don't know," Dorrance said, when asked if the incident would affect Dragisics' status for Sunday's first-round Refs tried The battle to end the war had arrived, and anticipation filled the air. At that crucial moment, the crowd fell silent. The explosion that had shaken the earth was reduced to mere thunder. Why? On Sept. 7, 1987, a day that will live in infamy, UNC football fans in Kenan Stadium were told to be quiet How ironic. For years UNC fans have been continually criticized for being apa thetic and complacent. When they finally answered the call, with an ACC championship on the line, they were told to go to their rooms without supper. It was late in the fourth quarter, and the game was tied 10-10. Before a crucial third down play, officials allowed Clemson quarterback Rod ney Williams to wait three minutes to run the play because the crowd was too vocal. I guess the 25-second rule, which applies to all offensive plays, wasn't important enough to apply here. ! '.' v ' ? If the Tar Heels had stopped the Tigers there, at Clemson's own 29- yard line, they would have been in great position for a win. Instead, Clemson finally did run a play that was good enough for a first down, and went on to kick a game-winning field goal. Thus, the crowd was forcibly removed from the game, under threat Clemson looking for Citrus Bowl bid j From Associated Press reports Where Clemson ends up depends y in the Southeastern Conference CLEMSON, S.C. Clemson is on what happens this weekend. But runner-up, which will be. either LSU, interested in spending New Year's should the Tigers defeat Maryland to , Georgia, Auburn or Alabama. ; . Davy in the Florida sunshine, and the run theirs record to 9-1, they could If it comes, down to picking Citrus Bowl is interested in having find themselves in the Citrus Bowl ; between the SEC runner-up and; the ninth-ranked Tigers come to against Perm State, -the selection Clemson, McCormick said, his com-i: Orlando. committee's' top pick if the Nittany mittee probabjy will take the highest-" The question is, can they turn their Lions beat Pittsburgh on Saturday. ranked team. Georgia, ranked eighth,' mutual interest into a date? But that's not to say Clemson is is the only 'SEC team ranked ahead Joe McCormick, a member of the a shoo-in. McCormick said the of the Tigers, who beat the Bulldogs Citrus Bowl selection committee, says selection committee also is interested : 21-20 earlier this, season. yes. Well, maybe. "If Clemson wins this week, they would be pretty strong," he said. "Then agin, with the Oklahoma Nebraska possibilities, if we get a deal there, I don't know." 20 Discount Any Saturday j During November (with coupon) Jerry Martin Jorge Esquivel 1 14 Henderson St. 967-7985 ! I The 24th Annual Crafts Bazaar & Coffee House Nov. 13, 2 pm-9 pm Nov. 14, 10 am-6 pm Nov. 15, 1 pm-6 pm Great Hall UNC-CH Student Union Admission with a Touch of Class. NCAA game against Duke.: "He mentioned it to me briefly after practice today. I chatted with him briefly," Dorrance said. "Ill talk more with him about it tomorrow before practice when I have more time." Dragisics, who will turn 21 on Dec. 6, refused to comment on the matter, -The 5-foot-9, 170-pound native of Columbia, Md., was stopped at 2:54 a.m. Monday near the corner of Church and McDade streets, slightly west of the Chapel-Hill Municipal Building. 4 According to the report filed by the arresting officer, Master Public Safety Officer Marsha Gale, Dragi- ; sics was traveling in the northbound , lane of Church Street when she stopped him. "I observed a white Chevy traveling ment bid for the men's soccer pro east on Franklin Street with ho gram since 1968. Sunday's game headlights," Gale reported. "It turned against the defending national cham onto Church Street and traveled in pion Blue Devils, ranked seventh the opposite travel lane. I stopped it past McDade where it had swerved to steal fans 'thunder Dave Glenn Opinion of penalty to the home team, at the turning point of the biggest game of the year. I wonder. If it had started, to rain would Williams would have been allowed to request a domed stadium? Imagine Michael Jordan facing an important foul shot and saying to the, referee, "Excuse me, sir, but I'm having trouble concentrating, Would you tell the fans to quiet down a little?" J - . The fans should be as independent of officials as nature itself, because their noise cannot and should not be regulated. Rather, their participation is essential to the game and should be encoupeL t The Y had better be careful about ti ihe fans out of football. Their inSd is what creates the big money from television contracts and ticket sales. Without them, the NCAA is nothing. Football is war, arid yelling and screaming for warriors can never be outlawed. Sure, golf and tennis have polite fans, but they reflect the nature and origin of their, sports. If jthe, Clemson offense wants quiet; tell the !" players to go to the library or play ' chess. . . 'AU-IFRAMES IN STOCK with purchase of prescription lenses Mon.-Fri. 9-6 We would be to arrange an Closed 1-2 235-A Elliott Rd., Kroger Plaza Wil Villi Ji&K-jf&r-til .-:lll.'33: I0fji- back into its, travel lane." Gale's report went on to note, "Mr. Dragisics took a Field Dexterity (test) and performed poorly. He took a breathalyzer test and registered .16 and .17." An unsecured bond of $300 was set for Dragisics, who was released at 4:30 the same morning. DragisicsY arrest came after the most successful weekend in Tar Heel soccer history. UNC swept three victories in four days at the inaugural ACC Men's Soccer Tournament in Durham, capped by a 4-3, double- overtime win over Sunday afternoon. N.C. State on That win gave the eighth-ranked far Heels a 17;4 record on the year and secured the first NCAA tourna- nationally, is set for 1 p.m. at Duke Soccer Field. " By its very nature, any noise- ' control rule is tough to enforce. Bowl games are usually among the loudest, but they are played at neutral sites.'. What happens then? Will the referee say, "Could we please have a show' of hands from those fans who are " making noise?" Yeah, right ' Anyway, who can tell what is too loud? Will the. referee have to carry a decibel-reading device now? How - about a Richter scale? I hear they're ' pretty heavy. "Do we really .want to give the referees any more authority than they already have? Sure, it is difficult for the offense V to get its timing down when it cant : hear the signals, but it's not impose sible. Just ask my friend who played football for a school for the deaf. Yes,-' the deaf. If his team could do it for ' every play of the year, a college football team could learn a system ; for emergency situations! " In the future, football teams should ; have to deal with crowd noise, not avoid it.' They could prepare for that i " just as they do for hundreds of other variables that are involved in a football game. - I Then, Kenan Stadium would be a , true war zone for the opposition. And I Clemson would have to face those 36 inches on that crucial play all over again. But this time, more than 40,000 1 people plus" 11 would tackle them for a loss. ', I f expires 112587 PTICIANS DAILY WEAR SOFT CONTACT LENSES spherical only, nearsighted only , includes: follow-up care more than happy eye exam for you. 968-4776 1 r I 1 1 last a Wind i MisJb 4V V&4'?)H U-. r.ltf'i' hUiQ fS-r.,! mm
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