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Pentecostal Preacher Sherman Allen Turns Out to Be Reverend Spanky
The Fort Worth preacher is accused of beating, threatening and assaulting women for more than 20 years
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Obama and Me
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Texas' Peyote Hunters Struggle to Find a Vanishing, Holy Crop
Harvesting peyote is legal for only three people, and all of them live in Texas
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Why is Hillary Neglecting Delegate-Rich Dallas County?
While Obama has events going on throughout the city, Clinton is nowhere to be found
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Obama and Me (63)
It was the year 2000, and I was a young, hungry reporter in Chicago with a young, hungry state legislator on my speed dial
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Melodica Festival Self-Indulgent, But Still Positive for Dallas (51)
If a festival happens in Exposition Park and only the built-in crowd shows, does it make a sound?
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Ole Oops (58)
Popular prosperity preacher sues ABC and Trinity Foundation
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Pentecostal Preacher Sherman Allen Turns Out to Be Reverend Spanky (21)
The Fort Worth preacher is accused of beating, threatening and assaulting women for more than 20 years
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Why is Hillary Neglecting Delegate-Rich Dallas County? (18)
While Obama has events going on throughout the city, Clinton is nowhere to be found
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When Two Become One
Kamadeva and Psyche need some love
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Landscape Badass
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Red All Over
Eneroth brings Sweden stateside
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Ain't That America?
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From the Top
Stalk some art in Fair Park
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Nah, Think I'll Leave My Laptop on the Passenger Seat Tonight
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It’s March. So, By All Means, Commence With the Madness.
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Thanks for the Indie Music Fest, Bend Studio!
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Video: South San Gabriel at Granada Theater
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Over The Weekend: Centro-matic, All-Con, Texas Guitar Competition
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Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at Bass Hall
By Merritt Martin
Published: February 14, 2008
I suppose having one's musical product imported to American audiences by the likes of Paul Simon is kinda awesome. Come to think of it, import assists from Eddie Murphy, Disney and Life Savers aren't too shabby either. Since the 1960s, Joseph Shambalala has been at the helm of African folk vocalist group Ladysmith Black Mambazo, but it took appearances on Simon's Graceland to gain the group their deserved notoriety. After that, LBM started popping up all over, spreading their trademark joyous arrangements through movies, commericals and more. Now, they bring that energy and tradition live to Bass Performance Hall, Fourth and Calhoun streets in Fort Worth, as they promote their latest release, Ilembe: Honoring Shaka Zulu. Tickets are $25 to $49.50. Call 1-877-212-4280 or visit basshall.com.
Mon., Feb. 18, 2008
