August 26, 1987, Portland Observer, Page 5
Free Outdoor Events
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Aug. 29, Saturday, 2-6 p.m.
Obo A dd y and K ukrudu: Addy and his nine-piece group bridge the
cultural gap between Africa and America with a blend of musical sounds.
Playing the traditional and contemporary music of Ghana, West Africa,
Kukrudu has toured the United States and Canada. Its music features gui
tar, horns and Addy's intense drums.
M t. O livette Jubilee Singers: This marks a rare appearance for the
choir cut out of the context of the church where it accompanies the ser
vices with its spiritual experssion. This group features 12 of the best gospel
singers in the region.
14 Karat Soul: This a cappella do-wop group from New York brings
the street-corner sounds of the '50s and '60s into the 80s with soulful har
mony.
Cool 'R: Portland's premier funk group featuring Nate Phillips and his
band. This group's recent record release has garnered strong regional inte
rest.
The Great Northwest Blues Jam
Aug. 30, Sunday, 2-6 p.m.
This major blues event brings together the hottest blues musicians in
the Northwest, including:
The Lloyd Jones Struggle: The band opens the day with its version
of blues and soul. Jones has gained critical attention with his original songs
and interpretations of old standards. Joining the Struggle in order of ap
pearance are:
C urtis Salgado: Formerly a partner with Lloyd Jones in In Yo' Face,
Salgado is known for his gutsy vocal style and his work with Robert Cray.
Undeclared fro n t-ru n n e r fo r the D em ocratic n om ina tio n fo r Presi
dent, Rev. Jesse Jackson quiets a standing ovation fro m the 1500
plus c ro w d th a t attended the R ainbow C oalition Rally held at the
M em orial Coliseum Saturday night. Jackson, in to w n fo r the
N ational W om en's Caucus, m et w ith the "L a bo r fo r Jackson Com-
m itte e ", "O re g o n ia n " Editorial Board, and the City Club. He also
attended a brunch as the guest of Rev. & Mrs. Swicegood and
friends and a reception at the M a rrio tt Hotel.
Photo by Richard J. B row n
Paul deLay: One of the finest blues harmonica players in the country,
deLay has maintained the longest-running, Chicago-based group in the
region.
Isaac S cott: Playing in the style of Albert Collins, Scott is a premier
Seattle blues artist. His sizzling guitar and strong vocals give him a distinc
tive style.
Norm an Sylvester: Playing his own style of Northwest blues, West
Coast favorite Norman Sylvester covers everything from traditional to soul-
"Run Jesse Run"
ful rhythm and blues.
Brown-Bag Carribbean Reggae: Bakrabata
by Steven Bailey
"Run Jesse Run" shouted the crowd,
and the coalition all stood proud.
His poetry in prose, and social themes,
A sense of realness and idealic dreams.
"Run Jesse Run," that says it all.
Over 1500 people enthusiastically cheered and applauded Rev. Jesse
Jackson at his recent Coliseum appearance. Speaking in support of the
Oregon Rainbow Coalition, and as a certain Presidential candidate. Jack-
son presented himself as a real and deserving front-runner for the U.S.
Presidency.
Jackson has stronger presence than four years ago, and his following
represents a diverse group of labor, environmental, religious, and social
interests. His theme is that of unifying America behind the goals of our
historical ideals. His common-sense approach to our country's social
needs, as well as his evaluation of our monitary and foreign policy crisis,
left most of the audience believing in his dream of American excellence.
While our national media has consistently downplayed the realistic
chances and front-runner status of Jackson, the crowd in Portland found
new reason to believe. "They say I'm in front because of name familiarity.
If I was Jesse Joseph Kennedy in Massachusets or Jesse Jackson Rocke
feller in New York, then I might win on name familiarity. My name familiar
ity is from service."
Jackson also stated that most polls with labor showed him so far in the
lead that the pollsters throw out the results and "divide the votes among
the frontrunners."
As the Rainbow Coalition unites little America behind Jesse, he will
indeed have the numerical base to realize our dreams.
He may not win the Presidency or even the Democratic nomination.
But this will not be for lack of support for his fundamental values, but rather
for a lack of the support at the voting booth. We need to register and we
need to vote, for this election offers a choice.
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Aug. 31, Monday, noon
Bakrabata Steel Band is a Seattle-based steel drum and percussion
band. It plays many rhythmic styles including calypso, reggae, soca, bolero
and samba.
Brown-Bag Jazz: Ron Steen
Sept. 1, Tuesday, noon
Ron Steen needs no introduction to Portland audiences. He is one of
the city's most popular drummers and has performed with Joe Henderson,
Eddie Harris, Ernestine Anderson and many other jazz stars. He is known
for his solid sound and his stage presence.
Brown-Bag Brass: M etropolitan Brass
Sept. 2, Wednesday, noon
This brass quintet has earned a reputation for its exceptional musical
aptitude and its ability to communicate with the audience. The repertoire
spans five centuries of music, including many original compositions and
arrangements by members of the group.
Brown-Bag Comedy: Waggie and Friends
Sept. 3, Thursday, noon
Waggie and Friends comprise Portland's premier improvisational
comedy troupe. For the past seven years it has brought a sense of spon
taneity to the stage.
The Battle of the Teen-age Garage Bands
Sept. 4, Friday, noon-6 p.m.
A day of fun featuring the best young bands in the region. The com
petition draws from the Portland metropolitan area and southwest Wash
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Portland Soloist Sings at Her Wedding
oy Rosemary Daniels
Debora Wells, the daughter of Bishop and Mrs. A.A. Wells of Em
manuel Temple Church, is a graduate of George Fox College. She works at
Pacific Power.
The groom is Curtis Kimbrough, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Sanders
of California. His tribe mother, Mrs. Mary Jones, was his acting mother
during the ceremony. Curtis is also a graduate of George Fox College and
is the park director at Woodlawn Park.
The wedding was held at Maranatha Church August 22nd at 1:00.
Over 600 people attended the beautiful purple and white ceremony.
The altar was decorated with huge green ferns and accented with large
purple bows. Over 65 candles were lit by Michael Jackson and Marcus
Pollard as Debora and Bishop Wells marched down the double white run
ners. (She had two white runners: one for her entrance and the second
runner for her exit.)
Debora is one of Portland's finest soloists. She has sung for many
functions throughout the city. At the end of the ceremony. Debora sang to
Curtis. The Emmanuel Temnle Youth Choir and friends were seated on the
end of each pew in the sanctuary and they stood in the center aisle as back
ground. Eighty voices filled the church with L.O.V.E.
All the wedding party were family members from Seattle, Washington;
Mississippi; Atlanta, Georgia; and Portland, Oregon. Many family mem
bers arrived for this special occassion.
The couple will honeymoon in Hawaii.