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Larry Reni Thomas, a writer.radio announcer/historian based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina , is scheduled to present "The Carolina Jazz Connection" February 9, 2012, at 6 pm at Wilkes County Public Library, 215 10th Street, N. Wilkesboro, North Carolina.

Part of Black History Month celebration, the program seeks to answer the question: Why are there over 75 native North Carolina jazz musicians? Some say its in the water. Some say its the church, while many say its the blues. The Carolina Jazz Connection says its a little of all three. Thomas has presented this informative, revealing program, which includes profiles, interviews and music, at colleges, universities and public places. The Carolina Jazz Connection contends that the connection tells the history, struggles, triumphs and the evolution of the African-American from chattel to citizen.

For more information: contact Wendy Barber, (336) 838-2818, ext.233. or wbarber@arlibrary.org