Ozomatli Working Hard in the Studio

Saharra J. White

Wildog leader of the music group Ozomatli, discusses the future of the band. Ozomatli is currently busy working on their next record in the studio. Starting next month the band will be touring in the United States with Ziggy Marley and the Wailers.
The next cd released by the band will be bilingual. It will be featuring songs in English as well as Spanish. Over the years Ozomatli has changed members for many reasons. "Some have got married...some were in other bands and decided to stay with them. ...With such a big band it’s hard to keep everybody around...I feel good about the line up we have now," said Wildog.
The group has been involved with a number of humanitarian causes. Such as anti-war and occupation movements. The movements they have been apart of recently include the South Central Farmers, and proimmigration rights.
"...Music can be the fuel to youth movements," said Wildog.
Today music is impacting the youth around the world. Ozomatli is making a positive impact with their music.
When asked what he thinks about the immigration situation and how its being dealth with the Bush administration Wildog said "Personally I would rather pay for the health care and education for any human being illegal or not, than spend one cent on a bomb dropping in Iraq."
The group is extremely excited about their new album coming to stores soon.

Chapter 4 Performs in Harlem

(Photos: Saharra J. White)

Chapter 4 Performs in Harlem

Singing group Chapter 4 performed at the 2006 Harlem Summerstage on July 27th, 2006. Other performers included Leon and the People, Mighty Sparrow, among many others. The event took place at the Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. State office building plaza. Which is located at Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. Blvd and 125th Street in Harlem, New York. The event started around 5p.m. and ended at 7:30. The group Chapter 4 Dante, Jason, Gavin and J.R. are signed under J Records. The groups CD will be available in stories October 10th. (Photos: Saharra J. White)

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India Arie "Testimony: Vol.1, Life and Relationship."

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By: Saharra J. White

India.Arie will definitely be receiving a Grammy or two for her album "Testimony: Vol.1, Life & Relationship." The CD was released by Motown Records in June. Arie's CD is filled with songs and poems about life and the relationships one has through life.

The single from the album "I am not my hair" featuring Akon was released in November of last year.

The single gave listeners and fans a look into who India.Arie is. For some it answered our questions into why Arie decided to cut her locks.

In the African American community one of the hot topics discussed is hair. Good hair, bad hair, nappy hair, black hair. This song speaks to what those of African decent deal with regarding their hair. In this song Arie explains that it matters who you are inside not what's on your head.

The tracks from "Testimony: Vol.1, Life & Relationship" are beautiful poems to the ear. Like the other albums released by the 30-year-old songwriter-singer, and guitar player this one is headed for success as well. What does the future hold for India.Arie? I see nothing but success, Aries "Acoustic Soul" debut in 2001 and her second CD "Voyage to India," as well as "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship" have shown fan and listeners India.

I must admit the first time I listened to the India.Arie CD, I only listened to one song I am not my hair I loved the song when it came out as a single. The single is the reason why I went to target the first day the CD came out. I got the CD to listen to one song, so that's what I did.

The second week I decided to listen to "Testimony:Vol. 1, Life & Relationship," again but this time I would really listen to it. I listened to the whole CD from start to finish and couldn't get enough. I thought to myself why didn't I do this sooner.

The tracks all have a message that India.Arie is trying to convey with her music. Some of my favorite tracks are "I Am Not My Hair," "Private Party," "Better People," can I just pick all of them. I like the whole CD, again all of the songs have a positive messages.

Some songs make you want to just get up in dance like "Wings of Forgiveness," and "Better People." The track "I Choose" is about basically choosing what your going to do with your life. It's the song that gets you out of bed and gives a person hope that everything will be okay, cause everything is in your hands.

India.Arie's CD "Testimony: Vol.1, Life & Relationship," became a number one album when it released. The first solo female artist to have a number one album from Motown was Diana Ross with her album "Lady Sings the Blues." Ross's album received number one album 33 years ago, now India.Arie is making history with "Testimony: Vol.1, Life & Relationship." So go buy a piece of history.

Review: Saharra J. White

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Jersey Shore

Residents and tourist can visit the New Jersey Shore and take a swim in the Atlantic Ocean if they wish. To stay out of the sun they can sit under a palm tree.

Jersey Shore

OZOMATLI in LONG BEACH

OZOMATLI in LONG BEACH

Wildog performs for the crowd

Wildog performs for the audience at an Ozomatli Concert in Long Beach at the Museum of Latin American Art.

OZOMATLI in LONG BEACH

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OZOMATLI in LONG BEACH

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North Korea

How should the international community feel about North Korea's missile launches? Uhm they should worry what do you think? I'm sure everybody and their mother's are worried about misslies being launched. But what do I know.

Khristopher J. Brooks

Khristopher J. Brooks is a recent journalism graduate from Central Michigan University. He is working for the Associated Press as the Associated Press National Reporting Intern in Louisville, Kentucky.