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Π ENTERTAINMENT Γ Thursday, November 23, IV7B-THE CHARLOTTE POST-Page IB » _ ■ - " Λ / Lenny Williams To Guest On Soul Train Lenny Willis lead singer for L Power," joins ί ..u "Mother's Finest," a rock funk group, on Soul Train this weekend. Named Best New Male Voc alist of 1977 by two East Coast entertainment magazines, Williams demonstrates his appealing musical style on "Midnight Girl" and "You Got Me Running." Since becoming a solo artist, Williams has recorded two albums. "Choosing You" and "Snark η/ Τ iivf " The talented and energetic sextet, "Mother's Finest," playing a blend of rock and funk they call "runch," show off their style on "Love Changes" and "I Don't Wanna Come Back." Their latest album "The Mother Factor," is their third on Epic label. Soul Train is produced by Don Cornelius, who also serves as host, and sponsored by Johnson Products Co. of Chicago. A1 Freeman Jr. To Star In "Malcolm X" AI Freeman, Jr. has been signed to star as Malcolm X in David L. Wolper's production, "Roots: The Next Generat ions," it was announced by producer Stan Margulies. Freeman joins previously announced James Earl Jones, who plays Alex Haley, in the teleplay by Ernest Kinoy and directed by John Erman. This final episode of the 14-hour continuation of the remark able Haley family saga will film through November for airing on the ABC Television Network early In 197». Koots : ι ne γν ex ι uenera tions," usee stories from Hal ey's "Roots," as well as infor mation from his up-coming book "Search" and 800 page· of note· provided by Haley and not used in hi· books. "Roots: The Next Genera tions" is again a David L. Woiper production in associa tion with Warner Bro·. Tele vision with David L. Woiper as executive producer. SINGER GLADYS KNIGHT Alone on new album Gladys Knight's Notable For Consistent Level Of Excellence by Sherleen McKoy Poet Staff Writer Down through the years, Gladys Knight and The Pips .«.•\e been among the most visible and popular acts in the ■lertainment business. They i.uve done film scores (Gladys iiad (he leading role in "Pipe >reiinis"), had their own tele vision variety show, made a long series of chart-topping n-cords, headlined in clubs and theatres internationally mid have won countless awards, but recognition can hardly be aaid to have come ovemisht for Gladvs. her bro ther Merald, Jr. ( Bubba), and their cousin· Edward Patten ami William Gueat J lady· find· that lead voice alone on a complete album, "Misa Gladys Kni«ht." an unprecedented event where her interpretive power is at its peak. Songs by today's top composers-Carole Bayer ' .iger. the brothers Gibb, Randy Newman, Allen Tous saint-and sparkling product ion by Tony Macaulay and ι y Klein, a broad range of lotions, tempos and moods .ill combine to make this solo i«'l>ut an occasion to be cele >i ;ited. Be not dismayed Gla l\s and-The Pips have not Mi-led company as a record nu or performing act i rom early soul classics like "Every Beat of My ilciirt" to gold standards like I Heard H Through The > ι apevine and "Midnight i rain to Georgia," until pre sent day jewels like "Sorry Uoesn't Always Make It Kight" and "The One And ' mly," the career of Gladys .might and The Pipe has been notable for a consistent level of excellence achieved by very few musical institutions Still together after more than 25 years of growth and accom plishment In the entertain ment bwiMH. Gladyl Knight and The Pips have won praise and acclaim throughout the world. One British newspaper >tated the group's impact in eight words: "Gladys Knight .ind The Pips are a phenomen on." Born in Atlanta. Georgia. Gladys Knight has been per forming since she was four >ears old At the age of seven, with her mother's encourage ment, (both of Gladys' parents were singers in the famed Wings Over Jordan Choir), cKn r, nrvnn ^ ·*· 4 1 $2,000 first prize on "Ted Mack's Amateur Hour," sing ing Nut "King" Cole's hit, "Too Young " When another cousin. James ("Pip") Wood, heard her sing with her fam ily, he prodded therri into becoming professional, giving his nickname to the group. In l'J54, when Gladys was ten vears old, they were booked into Atlanta's Royal Peacock Supper Club. « LeVar Burton To Host Black America LeVar Burton of "ROOTS" fame, will host a series of programs on the historic and contributions of a race of people who have been left out of the forefront of our nation's development in "BLACK AMERICA". Burton gained notoriety through his moving portrayal of the young African immi grant forced to come to Amer ica in the telecast of the . "Roots" series based on the book written by the best seller author Alex Haley He was more recently simul cast in telling dramas, on two of the top three networks, CBS and NBC. "BLACK AMERICA" traces the true origin of inven tions and discoveries, many of which have been attributed to other historical and renowned figures in America. Produced by the Mutual Black Network, the series, through the narra tion of Burton, is one that will provide a rare listening exper ience. WBTV To Reair "A Christmas Carol" Sunday "A Christmas Carol," an animated special based on the well-known and beloved Dickens story, will be re broadcast on "Famous Class ic Tales," Sunday, November 26, at 4 p.m on WBTV, Chan nel 3 The special, a popular sea sonal perennial since it debut ed on the Network on Decem ber 13, 1970 Grand Chapters To Meet Thin Weekend The Luxor Grand lx>dge and the Crown and Scepter Grand Chapter. O.E.S. will meet in Charlotte, November 24-26 at the Sheraton Motor Inn on McDowell Street Activities will get underway Fridav. with a fashion show and disco On Saturday, an awards banquet will be held at 7 00 ρ m The guest speakers will be Roy Wood, Vice Presi dent of the National Black Network in New York and Dr Robert Clark, Deputy Grand Master
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