Josh White Jr. set to perform at UWA

By Staff
special to The Star
Feb. 15, 2004
Renowned folk singer Josh White Jr. will appear in Livingston on the campus of the University of West Alabama on Tuesday in Bibb Graves Auditorium.
Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. The Sumter County Fine Arts Council is sponsoring the event. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Admission is $7 for adults and $2 for students. University of West Alabama students are admitted free with student identification.
White walks in the footsteps of his famous father, Josh White Sr., and still sings some of his father's famous songs, like "House of the Rising Sun."
Said to have influenced the likes of Eric Clapton, Josh White Sr., a pioneer in the folk-blues guitar style, lives on through his son in seminars, concert performances, the play "Josh: The Man and His Music" (1915-1969) and on the recently released "Josh White Jr. In Tribute to Josh White-Hose of the Rising Son" (Silverwolf Records).
So important were the collective contributions of father and son to its people, the state of Michigan passed a resolution naming April 20 as "Josh White/Josh White Jr. Day."
In addition, Josh has received the "Harry Chapin Award for Contributions to Humanity" and is the official recording artist for the themes of both the Peace Corps and Vista.
An emissary of love, peace and people, Josh White Jr. has shared his gifts of a capella singing and guitar playing with enamored audiences on four continents. His unique brand of folk-blues and gospel has captivated listeners at New York's Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Madison Square Garden, Las Vegas, Broadway and folk and jazz festivals throughout North America and Europe.
White has inspired tens of thousands of students in college concerts all across America. His television presence has an international following including Europe and Australia. He has recorded solo and with other great musicians on such labels as Decca Mercury, United Artists, Vanguard, and Vogue (Europe).
White is also a seasoned actor, having appeared in countless television dramas and plays, and a composer of music including, "The Freedom Train," "Cloud People" and "My Favorite Toy" (written with Randi Douglas).
Serving the West Alabama community for more than 30 years, the Sumter County Fine Arts Council receives support from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the University of West Alabama and other agencies, businesses, and individuals.