By LORRIE IRBY JACKSON / Special Contributor to The Dallas Morning News Texas' Jill Marie Jones of UPN's Girlfriends spoke on stereotypes and the difficulties for blacks in Hollywood, and another Texas native, Donna Richardson Joyner, got the crowd on their feet with an aerobicise routine and revealed her "steps" to health and wellness: sacrifice, tenacity, energy and prayer. Taylor, the editorial director for Essence magazine, galvanized with her real-life story of perseverance over depression and self-doubt. If there was real money to be made in music videos, more men would do it."Įva Pigford, a winner of UPN's America's Next Top Model, discussed her latest ventures while revealing her insecurities about her small "biscuit booty" kicked off the panel offering humorous anecdotes and advice for the youngsters "Less rump-shakin', and more money-makin'. On its second stop of an eight city tour, the "Total Sisterhood" event was greeted with fervent enthusiasm by the hundreds of women in awe of the celebrity-studded panel that came to drop nuggets of knowledge about self-esteem, self-love and connecting with their spiritual power bases.Īfter rousing performances by local gospel artists Tracy Carter and Angela Blair, comedienne and radio personality Myra J. Pantene's Total You Tour stopped at the Dallas Convention Center on Saturday and offered up more of its successful formula: sister wit, spirit and sass. AJ Narasimhan may be contacted via e-mail at Total You Tour - April 13, 2006" To see two legends in the making unify so many different people was “All about love,” which incidentally was Blair’s title from her soundtrack. Incorporating audience members in her show, Blair found a way to make everyone in attendance feel right at home and a part of the show.Īs the evening drew to a close, with everyone standing in unison raising their hands in the air waiving in synch, Blair and Sparks thanked the crowd and departed.įor many residents, the opportunity to see live jazz in the city was a treat. Every high note she hit was dead on as far as pitch was concerned and the soul within Blair was unleashed. Her singing captivated, her words provoked thought and passion and her voice. Mixing a little bit of comedy, a whole lot of soul and a wonderful display of showmanship, Blair made her presence known right off the bat. “Wow, I don’t even have a key to my own house,” the singer jokingly replied.įrom the moment Blair went on stage, she commanded the respect of the audience. The duo then presented Blair with a key to the city. Margaret Evans and Cathy Douglas read a proclamation from Mayor C.L. The band opened their second number with a tribute to jazz legend Miles Davis with a piece titled “All Blues.” In the piece, Sparks showed why he is one of the best in the business by staying in the pocket and letting his imagination go wild.Īfter the band wrapped up the second set, Blair came up to the stage and immediately took the reins from Sparks. His saxophone player hit dizzying notes and made his instrument sing while carrying a tune. Sparks hit octaves many twice his age could not dream of hitting and his soulful and tasteful licks brought all in attendance to their feet.īehind every great band leader is a great band, and Sparks brought the best with him. All of the proceeds from the ticket sales went to a scholarship fund for single parents to send their children to Navarro College.Īudience members applauded loudly for the hometown boy as he created magic on the keyboard while his band mates followed his lead. The evening, aptly named “Couples Night Out,” was put on by Single Believers Ministries and achieved tremendous success.
Sparks, the Corsicana native, brought his small ensemble to downtown and from the first melodic improvisation until the last note, had the audience eating out of the palm of his hand. Local musical guru Bobby Sparks tore the roof off Napoli’s restaurant Saturday night, accompanied by one of the rising stars in the gospel vocal industry, Angela Blair. Sparks, Blair teamed up to rock Napoli’s Saturday night Oct.14/Concert Review/Angela Blair & Bobby Sparks recieve prestigious city honors!!! - October 18, 2006
"Oct.14/Concert Review/Angela Blair & Bobby Sparks recieve prestigious city honors!!! - October 18, 2006"
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