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Title
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Playing With Fire
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Description
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Feature story on the McFadden Brothers, Ronald and Lonnie, sons of James "Pops" McFadden and brothers of Sandra McFadden-Weaver, minister and Kansas City Councilwoman. Lonnie plays trumpet, Ronald the sax and they play jazz from all eras. They also sing, joke and do tap-dancing. The brothers have a rich family history with their father performing with the Chocolate Drops for the Count Basie Orchestra. Article includes numerous photos as well as a listing of where the McFaddens are currently performing/working.
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Date
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2006-06-11
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Object Type
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Newspaper Article
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Title
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Lonnie McFadden
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Description
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Article spotlights the entertainment career of Lonnie McFadden, a dancer, singer, and trumpet player. McFadden toured with R&B bands as a teenager before forming Lonnie and the Band with his brother Ronald, a saxophonist, and later The McFadden Brothers. He currently performs at several Kansas City music venues and teaches tap dancing at the DanceWorks Conservatory.
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Date
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2011-02
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Object Type
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Magazine Article
