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Villi t-LliliL I For the past 5 or f> years as an entertainment form (notice it's not a musical form). disco has been cluttering the air waves and sales charts. But with the rise of 'New Wave' rock kn' roll, and the political concerns of some of the older artists and bands, disco is slowly but surely being put into the bargain bins. ^ V" The reason political concerns are causing the death of disco is that, basically, disco says nothing, Let's face it srnviminp "Hv linhin Kv" 50-odd times is not exactly an intelligent statement on society. In this time when rock n' roll is making another dominating surge as leader (as it was in the '50s and '60s), people are getting tired of all the flashy trash dance and gaudy clothes. As a result, a violent outlash developed in the form of punk rock. Punk rock is very political; look at the Sex Pistols, the originators of the punk scene. Sure, Iggv Pop, David Bowie, early Stones and the Who are very similar to 'Punk/ but the Sex Pistols led the charge that grew to great proportions in New York City and London. CONCERN FOR CURRENT issues is beginning to be the focus of musicians: the concerts for a non-nuclear future held by MUSE (Musicians United for a Safe Environment). which featured James Taylor, Jackson Browne and more; the concerts for relief to Cambodia held in Kh gland (Elvis Costello, Wings, etc.) and the more recent ones held in the San Francisco Bay Area organized by Joan Baez, featuring J.D. Souther, members of Jefferson Starship, the Grateful Dead and others. Disco has never been used to make social commentary, political statements or to raise money for needy causes. Disco is a reflection )f the 70 s, the 'Me Decade,' in -vhich people gave up the ideals of 'eforming society that were leveloped in the '60s. It is a means \\r tiitinncoH mncifinric nade money from a simple beat md stupid lyrics. Granted, a lot of ock 'n' roll has a very basic beat, The nation's foremost Black Theatre company, the renowned Negro Ensemble Company, winnei of two Tony Awards, will begin it? production Nevis Mountain Dew al Drayton Hall for a limitec engagement March 19-21 at 8. The play is firmly in the tradition o realistic adult black family plays combining both humor and drama ?R)r ticket information, call 799 '8428. Sweet Bird of Youth, Tennessee Williams' poignant tale,will begii at Workshop Theatre Marcn 21, a 8. Jim E. Quick, one c Workshop's most versitile an< successful directors will return I . life theatre to direct a large cast c newcomers to the Worksho] Theatre stage. Fbr further ir formation call 799-4876. The S.C. Arts Commission'! 'Neighborhood Arts Program wil jhost a Comprehensive Fun< "Raising for the Arts Conferena March 20-21. The Conference WoAm in (ho Unllorlu<> UllilHinU 1 IA/V/1II III IIIV/ A VW V?VV?^V- 1/UIIV4I * * c" 1429 Senate Street. A $1.1 registration fee will be charged fo the conference. For more in formation call 758-7810. A Kussell House exhibit, "An< Now a Message: A Century c American Advertising," from th Smithsonian Institution will rui through March 31 on the secom floor of Kussell House. . / 1 Li; IxLLzlx tiliLb" LLLUleLLSI and a lot of the lyrics say nothing, but overall rock 'n' roll has tried to affect the lifestyles of its audience. With the stari of the '80s comes a fresh air of change. People are honing it will be more active than the boring 70s. As a result disco will die out Kallies and anti-disco paraphernalia; 'nuke the discos' tec shirts and buttons have been circulating rapidly around the country, ilopefully. people will catch on and realize disco is a materialistic conscious attempt to numb listeners' minds and should be eliminated altogether. MARY HARTMAN IS rniaiRir rn i icr*n V>VI?III1W I V WJVli March 20 RH Ballroom 8 P.m. 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