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Musicians to play historical music

    South African folk music tells history through tribal music, and NE Campus has invited local musicians Boitumelo to perform free for students.
   The songs presented in this program are from Zulu and Xhosa people.
   Both languages are musically accented abounding in rich vowel sounds and a wide variety of consonants borrowed from the sounds of nature.
    The music incorporates harmony and storytelling to illustrate the trials of the South African peoples, Rochelle Rabouin, vocal leader of Boitumelo, said.
    The group will perform in the Student Center's Center Corner Wednesday, April 9, 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m.
    Teachers who plan to take their classes should call student activities at 817-515-6644 to ensure seating.
    The folk music of South African tribes acted as a social outlet for the people during times of strife, keeping them sane, a parallel to North American African slaves during their times of struggle, Rabouin said.
    Boitumelo's influences are not limited to South Africa.
    The message of music may originate there, but the rhythms and style incorporate global influences from France, India and Portugal, Rabouin said.
    Much like the broader transcending messages and styles of the music, the people of South Africa share a common parallel with Americans and other world citizens because they have endured wars and conflict in times of confusion, Rabouin said.

Radiologists plan technical seminar

   NE Campus will offer a continuing education seminar for students this month.
    A radiologic educational seminar, presented by TCC second year students and the Fort Worth Society, will be held Saturday, April 19, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Student Center's Center Corner.
    The seminar will cover topics related to radiologic technology including pathological case studies, radiation physics and various other topics.
    Seating is limited to the first 100 people and requires pre-registration. However, students can show up in case of an opening, Janiesa Johnson, assistant professor of health sciences, said.