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A "Don't Miss It" Event! ETTA JAMES - SOMETHING'S GOT A HOLD ON ME!

Celebrating the life and music of Rhythm and Blues Legend: Etta James

Featuring Award Winning Vocalist
RENEE KING JACKSON

With lecture by
Marion Hayden,
King-Chavez-Parks Visiting Professor, African and African American Studies Program

A lively program celebrating the life of rhythm and blues vocal legend Etta James. Music lovers the world over remember Etta James, whose passing in January 2012, rocked the music world. Etta James, who was known for her riveting performances, platinum blond hair and emotionally charged lyrics, set the gold standard for rhythm and blues vocalists. We look at the life of Etta James through lecture by Professor Marion Hayden and hear her music through acclaimed vocalist Renee King Jackson. Renee King Jackson, 2012 Black Music Awards winner for “Best Jazz Vocalist," brings the raw soul, spirit and attitude of Etta James to this dynamic performance. Backing Jackson is the electrifying Front Street Band, an all-star line-up of touring Detroit musicians featuring: Robert Jones-keyboards, Mike Brown-drums, Charles Hawkins-guitar, Marion Hayden -bass and Dezie McCullers - saxophone.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-DEARBORN
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
6:00 p.m.• 1030 CASL Building

Reception will follow the program. Free and open to the public.

Sponsored by the African and African American Studies Program, the Women's and Gender Studies Program, and the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters Dean's Office.

For more information about the event or if you require special accommodations under ADA, please contact Sharie Beard at sbeard@umd.umich.edu or 313-593-4925.

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