The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-09-18
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From across the water we hear OF
the laudable policy OF the British
broadcasting Corporation In Lon
don. Says our London correspond
ent, Rudolph Dunbar, The British
broadcasting Corporation Is
the only establishment In Englan:
which Is untinged by prejudice. I"
lie relates an incident when a
press card was issued him from
Broadcasting House to be subse-
quently exchanged for seats at the
hrst performance of the Prone
made Concerts. On the night OF the
performance, he was misdirected
70 the popular price circle. but be-
fore he could become settled In his
seat the error was discovered and
officials and attendants were oh
jectly apologize, much to the eb-
Darrassment OF our correspondent.
This is the 43rd season for the
Promenade Concerts organized by
b. b. c. In Queens Hall from Aug.
TO October. symphony concerts are
performed every evening except
Sunday by the b. Il. G. symphony
orchestra under the direction OF
Sir Henry Wood. A few years ago,
Marion Anderson was guest artist
at one OF these promenade con-
certs. At this seasons brilliant
opening. there were an unusual
number Of colored people, notably
among them John Payne, the fol-
lows the season earnestly. Also.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lorenzo Turner. Mr..
Turner, after a year OF study and
research work has acquired the
cachet OF an English Don: he sail
ed Sept. l, to resume his position
at Fisk
Mr. Dunbar has himself made )
broadcasts with the British Broad
casting Corporation Tor b. B. CO..
3 deputising for Henry Hall con-
Quoting his own orchestra once
when he was invited as guest
conductor TO direct his own work.
and about 2 months ago when he
was invited 10 give talk. Each
time he was treated with utmost
courtesy by every member OF the
staff with whom he came In con-
tact.
Mr.. Dunbar is not the only Ne
gro TO whom b. B. C. has extended
courtesies. When Louis Armstrong
and Duke Ellington first went to
London they were featured In
special broadcasting programmes.
Paul Robson, Turner Layton, Al
berta Hunter and Elizabeth Welsh
are also featured In special broad
casting programmes periodically,
and have received tributes OF
praise from b. b. c. officials.
LADIES' AND GENTULMEN!
Step right up and take look at
the famous Golden Gate Jubilee
Singers who have made unpre-
cerented history in this section,
(the SOUTH. They are employed by
the Southern Radio Corp. repre-
sentatives Of RCA-victor and give
programs daily over Radio Station
WIT. the powerful $4,000 watt
station OF CBS.--most powerful
station in Dixie. They are boosted
as being the champion quartette OF
the South and have won innumer-
able contests over the South. Will
lie Johnson, the baritone man
ager (M-C's) all OF their radio pro-
grams--a record for Negro COM
mercial broadcasting unit In this
section. Replacing a hill bill out
nit called the Tennessee Ramblers,
that formerly boosted RCA over
same station.
The boys are unmarried and
young men OF strong will and de-
termination. Success thus far
hasn't overcome them nor affect
ed their balance. They sing all
classes OF music. Their tempo Is a
soothing. rhythmic moving swing.
The group was organized In
Norfolk, Va. In 1928 and sang
there In public recitals until they
travelled South and established
themselves in Columbia. s. c. They
were fortunate In securing a posi-
ton with the Southern Radio Corp.
distribution OF RCA radios, and
after having worked there a year
were transferred to Charlotte. ".
G. to work for the same firm. The
group is composed of Willie John
son. "a. baritone and manager:
William Landlord. rs, End tenor
Henry Owens, rs, LIST tenor: and
Arlandus Wilson, 10, basso.
Georgette Harvey and Frank
Wilson. well known colored sc.ors
have joined the cast OF the Couple
Next Door," the w-G-N and Mutual
network show heard at D. m
daily. Monday through Friday In
Chicago The show stars, Dorothy
Glsh and Harold YermIlyea in the