Central Program Council

HOMECOMING 2009 HAS BEGUN!

"The Vols Rock and Roll the Tigers"

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CAC Presents: Idan Rachiel Project

The Idan Raichel Project burst onto Israel’s music scene in 2002, changing the face of Israeli population music and offering a message of love and tolerance that strongly resonated in a region of the world where headlines are too often dominated by conflict. With an enchanting blend of African, Latin American, Caribbean, Ethiopian, and Middle Eastern sound fused with Hebrew texts, the Idan Raichel Project has become one of the most unexpected success stories in Israeli music history.

While most of the Israeli labels considered his work to be too “ethnic” and too outside the norms of the formulaic Israeli pop scene, one A&R man, Gadi Gidor at Helicon Records, instantly heard the potential in Idan’s work and quickly signed him on to the roster. The subsequent album was an immediate hit. The haunting Ethiopian chorus of the first single, “Bo’ee” (Come With Me), sounded completely unlike anything most Israelis had heard before, yet, coupled with Idan’s richly poetic lyrics of love and devotion and sophisticated production techniques, the single was a huge success. The album went on to sell over 150,000 copies (triple platinum) and firmly established Idan as a new type of Israeli pop star.

In the fall of 2006, the record label Cumbancha released the music of the Idan Raichel Project worldwide, bringing even more renown to this inspirational collective. Billboard Magazine called their international release “One of the most fascinating titles to emerge in world music this year…a multi-ethnic tour de force.” The New York Times selected the album as one of the top world music releases of the year, and media from Peru to Portugal was unanimous in their praise. The album also received a nomination as one of the best world music albums of the year by the BBC Radio 3 Award for World Music.

The event will be held on November 9, 2009 at 7:30 pm in the Cox Auditorium, Alumni Memorial Building. Tickets will be $5 for UT students, $20 for faculty, and $25 for the community. They can be purchased through knoxvilletickets.com, by phone at (865) 656-4444, or in person at the University Center Central Ticket Office.

CPC Interest Meeting

Come learn about how to get involved in the seven committees that make up the Central Program Council: All Campus Events, Campus Entertainment Board, Cultural Attractions Committee, Film Committee, Issues Committee, Visual Arts Committee, and the Women's Coordinating Council.

The Central Program Council is the primary source for student programming at the University of Tennessee. As a leader in campus programming, we seek to provide dynamic and purposeful co-curricular programs that promote the educational, cultural, recreational, and personal development of all students. CPC is an important part of campus life and the Knoxville community, drawing thousands of people to our numerous events throughout the year. From politics to ballet, blockbuster films to fine art, CPC brings interesting pundits and performers from around the globe. Also, CPC is responsible for carrying on some of UT's oldest traditions, such as All-Sing and Homecoming.

The interest meeting will be held Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 5:30 PM in the UC Shiloh Room.