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Local artist share the Spotlight during African American Music Month By Lola Searcy
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ednesday, June 1st marked the beginning of african american Music appreciation month. this
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salute Mr. Jeffrey aycock, Ms. Erykah Badu, Don Diego, R.l. Griffin and Bobby Patterson. Jeff aycock, a native of little Rock arkansas, has brought his soulful sensations to the Dallas scene for many years. as a six year old boy singing along as the local barber played the sax, Mr. aycock knew that he had found his passion, the saxophone. school band experiences led him to wiley College in Marshall, texas. He has been playing ever since! His talents
Dallas local finest top the charts and play to sold-out audiences: Featured: R.l. Griffin, Bobby Patterson, Don Diego, Erykah Badu and Jeff Aycock.
music style, he captured a role in “Blues Bar,” a play starring Billy Preston and Phyllis Hyman. Over the years, the intimate sounds of aycock’s saxophone have cradled the voices of such great artists as Dorothy Norwood, albertina walker, Billy
Alan King was named the new Interim superintendent for DISD-- Page 4
Bobby Patterson
Dallas Mavs Jason Terry played Monopoly at dedication of J.W. Ray Learning Center in Dallas --Page 8
Jeff Aycock
week we honor local musicians whose music have inspired, united and given voice to the human spirit. this week we
Don Diego
Erykah Badu
were recognized by Johnnie taylor during the six years he toured with Mr. taylor. with such a dynamic versatility in his
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Preston, aretha franklin, Regina Belle and Miki Howard.
Mistake or Murdeer? Is Charles Payne telling the truth?
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