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sportiani» (Observer A u g u s t I, 2012 Page 15 ' X *?s «sä£ B ENTERTAINMENT S a il ä ii t i É K v W fe ií b ií.W & s M f c Ladysmith Black Mambazo, a popular South African group also known for working on Paul Simon's “Graceland” album, will perform Saturday, Aug. 4 as part o f the Oregon Zoo's summer concert series. B U S I N E S S G u id e Zoo Brings Sounds of South Africa Celebrated musicians break racial barriers Two venerable acts from the townships of South Africa will make up one of the best world-music double bills in recent memory on Saturday, Aug. 4, when the Johnny Clegg Band and Ladysmith Black Mambazo play at the Oregon Zoo’s summer concert series, presented by Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon with support from U.S. Bank and Toyota. Clegg, a white Englishman who grew up in several African coun tries, is one of South Africa’s most celebrated musicians, having sold more than 5 million albums world wide over a career spanning four decades. An outspoken critic of apartheid, Clegg joined forces with Zulu musi cian Sipho Mchunu in 1969 to form Juluka, South Africa’s first widely popular mixed-race band. His vi brant blend of folky western pop and Zulu rhythms made him a huge star on the international scene and helped break down racial barriers in his own country. A cappella group, Ladysmith Black M ambazo has also been am bassadors for their hom eland. Though not widely known out Tabe the A side of South Africa prior to work ing on Paul Sim on’s landm ark “G ra c e la n d ” alb u m in 1986, Ladysmith Black M ambazo has enjoyed a prolific recording ca reer since the early ’70s, releasing more than 50 albums. The group’s first U.S. release, “Shaka Zulu,” was produced by Simon and won the 1987 Grammy Award for best traditional folk re cording. Since then, Ladysmith Black Mambazo has been nominated for a dozen more Grammys, winning twice. Tickets for the Aug. 4 concert are $28 and can be purchased at the zoo during normal operating hours, and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Z-------------------------- State Farm'’ Providing Insurance and Financial Services Home Office, Bloomington, Illinois 61710 Ernest J. Hill, Jr. Agent $5.00 TEES CLUBS FAMILY REUNIONS SCHOOLCLUBS BUSINESSES SCREEN PRINTING 5:30 - 7:15 pm Tabe fu ti w a lk in W Northeast Health Center 5329 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. 2nd Floor “Giving autistic young men & women excellence,” a free basketball camp by The Terrell Brandon Foundation. Saturdays 7/21,7/28,8/4& 8/ 11 from 10am-3pm Thursdays 7/19,7/26,8/2,& 8/9 from 6:30pm-8:30pm Grant High School Bring or m ention this ad to get a FREE A A N O N YM O U S or C O N FID E N TIA L test fo r HIV! 24 Hour Good Neighbor Service^ 503-762-6042 971-570-8214 Terrell B randon's B asketball C am p Every Tuesday 4946 N Vancouver Avenue, Portland, OR 97217 503 286 1103 Fax 503 2861146 ernie.tiill h5m t$statefarm com AFFORDABLE FULL LOCKSMITH - SERVICE RE-KEY AND INSTALL LOCKS LOCKED 0UT7-WE MAKE KEYS FROM SCRATCH HOUSE, OFFICE OR CAR 2245 N.E. 36th 5 0 3 -2 8 4 -9 5 8 2 For details, call The Terrell Brandon Barber Shop @ 503-460-0348 Serving P o rtla n d /M e tro area (N, NE, SE, SW & NW)
