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THE MICHIGAN CHRONICLE
June 16-22, 2010
Poetic Reflections ‘Indescribable
Compassionate heartless Love for a stranger Fighting but powerless
Obedient but none can tame her Sensitive but she can’t cry Wins but she doesn’t try
My buddy is what you are to me
My pal is what you will always be
Your kindness and trust equals friendship indeed
And having you in my corner puts me in the lead
Arvis, you are like a brother to me
I think it is obvious for you to see
A friendship that fades is a friendship not true
And it is a blessing to find a Floria Willis true one in you.
Written by Floria Willis, to Arvis Perry
I Don’t Know War By Debra Walker
Heritage Works 4th Annual Alabatu Celebration
By Cheryl Woodards-Nicholls A soft yet distinctive voice
is heard in the distance. The voice is telling a story. As the house lights come up you can see dancers swirling across the floor and their movements are accompanied by the ever- increasing beats of the drum – an African drum. The story- teller, dancers and drummers work harmoniously to tell the story – the story of African heritage.
The above scene played out
in vivid color and action re- cently at the Boll Family YMCA as Heritage Works staged their 4th Annual Alabatu Celebra- tion.
The two-day Alabatu event
featured the Heritage Works Youth Ensemble performing traditional West African drum- ming, folklore and dance.
The weekend also included
workshops with special guest artists such as Idy Ciss from Senegal, West Africa and Mari- etou Camara who hails from Guinea, West Africa.
Heritage Works is a non-
profit organization dedicated to celebrating the beauty and humanity of African people through music, movement and folklore. The organization’s creator and developer, Rhonda Greene, said putting on an annual concert is important not only to the organization
but for their children as well. “Alabatu was designed to
showcase our youth as well as to provide a showcase for them,” Greene said.
“I feel there is great value
in showing our kids what goes into creating a profes- sional show and they also get the opportunity to meet some wonderful professional danc- ers and drummers from West Africa.”
The Dunklin family from
Detroit, mother Angela and daughters Kira, 13, Kayla, 11 and Kiara, 7, all performed in the concert. Dunklin said being a part of Heritage and playing a small role in the concert has drawn her family closer together.
Daughter Kira said she
loves learning all of the dances and would tell anyone to come and join them because “you get to have fun and experience African culture.”
Her sister Kayla added that
she enjoys the experience be- cause she gets to be around people who help her improve her skills and everyone feels like family.
For dditional informa-
tion about Heritage Works, visit their website at www.
heritageworks.org or e-mail Rhonda Greene at heritage-
works@hotmail.com.
DSO, Detroit International Jazz Fest bring Chick Corea to Orchestra Hall
As the first step in their new
partnership, the Detroit Sym- phony Orchestra (DSO) and the Detroit International Jazz Festival (DJF) will host legend- ary jazz pianist, composer and former DSO Fred A. and Bar- bara M. Erb Jazz Creative Di- rector Chair (2005-06) Chick Corea and his Freedom Band as part of the band’s extended tour of the U.S. and Europe.
Corea returns to Orchestra
Hall with his new all-star quar- tet featuring alto saxophon- ist Kenny Garrett, bassist Christian McBride (DJF 2008 Artist in Residence), and famed drummer Roy Haynes, who turns 85 this year.
The concert takes place on
Sunday, June 20, at 7 p.m. at Orchestra Hall.
A National Endowment for
the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master, 16-time Grammy winner, prolific composer and un- disputed keyboard virtuoso, Chick Corea has attained living legend status after four decades of unparalleled cre- ativity and staggering artistic output.
From straight ahead to
avant-garde, be-bop to fusion, children’s songs to chamber music, along with some far- reaching forays into symphon- ic works, Corea has touched an astonishing number of mu- sical bases in his career.
Since embarking on a solo
career in 1966, Chick has been at the forefront of jazz, both as a renowned pianist forging new ground with his acoustic jazz bands and as an innovative electric keyboard- ist with Return to Forever and the Elektric Band.
His extensive discography boasts numerous essential
albums, beginning with his 1968 classic, “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs.”
Corea continues to make
a significant impact in the music world, as evidenced by 2007’s Grammy-winning “The Enchantment” (duets with banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck), 2008’s “The New Crystal Silence” (duets with long- standing collaborator Gary Burton), 2009’s “Returns” (documenting Return To Forever’s 2008 reunion tour) and 2009’s Grammy-winning “Five Peace Band Live” (with John McLaughlin, Christian McBride, Kenny Garrett and Vinnie Colaiuta).
McBride and Garrett have
both previously played in Chick’s Remembering Bud Powell group and the Five Peace Band. Haynes was also a member of Remembering Bud Powell and played on Corea’s landmark 1968 record- ing, “Now He Sings, Now He Sobs.” Corea is writing new music for the Freedom Band.
“The Freedom Band is
a meeting of free spirits in music,” said Corea.
“The art and practice of
improvisation will be our plat- form. The quartet will be cele- brating freedom of expression and freedom to make music the way we feel at the moment. This is our definition of ‘free- dom.’”
Tickets to Chick Corea
range in price from $19 to $60 with a limited number of box seats available for $99. Tick- ets may be purchased at the Max M. Fisher Music Center box office (3711 Woodward Ave., Detroit); by calling (313) 576-5111; or online at www.
detroitsymphony.com.
I don’t know war — the mili- tary engagement, the conflict between countries vying for property, power, peace.
I don’t know war.
My only experience is wit- nessed through sentimental movies, sad songs, and dis- connected news accounts.
I don’t know war.
I do know that men, women and children die. Others may be maimed physically. All are harmed emotionally.
The fighting starts for one reason, generally transforms into championing a differ- ent cause -- often with a new combat name -- and seems to never end. And if we don’t personally know anyone de- ployed, the rationale or battles are not our priority.
I don’t know war.
Soldiers do not have the luxury of selecting who they are fighting for. Their efforts are not just for their families. They are fighting and dying for me. They don’t know me. They don’t know my level of concern for them or their job. They have their orders. At the end of each day they know. They believe. They are fight- ing on another country’s soil, so they don’t have to fight at home. They are fighting to protect the rights of those in no position to protect them- selves. They are fighting so we can continue our way of life – working, laughing, shop- ping, loving, helping, growing, forgetting.
I fight with my children over the remote control, or with a friend about an umpire’s call.
I don’t know war.
The patriotic music, sad movies, and erratic news cov- erage may bring a momen- tary tear and sense of sorrow. Then the song ends, the movie
is over, and the channel is changed.
It’s not enough to feel bad about the impact of war. It’s not enough to be emotional and not act on those emo- tions.
Make each tear create a ripple as it drops into the river of op- portunities for hope and help. Send cookies, write letters, make donations, spend time at the VA, advocate for proper body armor and equipment, collect phone cards, books, other cool stuff, help the kids and families left behind.
Learn about war.
The politics and debate about whether or not we should be at war -- and for how long or how deep, and how much we should spend -- are necessary, but unfortunately are too often the lead story.
I don’t know war.
And while we placate our- selves by acknowledging that wars have been around since the beginning of time and are certain to continue, we need to know about peace.
So keep watching the movies, listening to the songs, and tuning into the news stories. Cry. And when those mo- ments are over, dry your eyes and make a difference.
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20/20 vision but
still
there’s pain in her eyes
Fallen now all she can do is rise
They lie at her truth ‘My Buddy, My Pal, My Friend’
Say she’s fake when she’s real
Evidently she’s blessed but they say they need proof
Been searching for salvation ever since EVE ate that forbid- den fruit
© 2010 Ashley Terry
Jimmy Smits Supports “Catch the Fireworks With Cass”
Emmy Winning Actor 2010 Honorary Chair
On Monday, June 21, Cass
Community Social Services (Cass) invites Metro Detroit to the 6th annual Catch the Fireworks with Cass at Coach Insignia atop the Renaissance Center. This year, co-chairs James “Jim” Murray, presi- dent of AT&T Michigan, and Jim Vella, president of Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services welcome the support of Honorary Chair and self-proclaimed “almost famous Jimmy,” actor Jimmy Smits. Party patrons will help Cass further their mission to Fight Poverty and Create Op- portunity while enjoying one of the premiere events of the summer.
Beginning at 6 p.m., the
unparalleled view of the 53rd annual Target Fireworks will be preceded by a gourmet strolling dinner and open bar provided by the Matt Pren- tice Restaurant Group. Live and silent auctions will offer
guests the opportunity to bid on unique and special items, traditionally a highlight of the party.
Honorary chair Jimmy
Smits has garnered 12 Emmy nominations during his career. His notable roles in renowned dramas: L.A Law, NYPD Blue, West Wing and Dexter have made him an industry staple and Smits looks to continue his legacy this fall as the star of NBC’s Outlaw.
The Ford Motor Company
Fund is the 2010 Catch the Fireworks with Cass Title Sponsor; AT&T a Stars & Stripes Sponsor and The Sub- urban Collection, an All Amer- ican sponsor. Other sponsors include: Jenkins & Company, Taubman, Allegra Print and Imaging, Comerica and Mika & Associates. For additional information or to purchase tickets, call Judy Harnish at 313-883-2277 or visit www.
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