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Carleton College Archives: History of BIPOC Student Organizations at Carleton

Black Dada Nihilismus

Black Dada Nihilismus plus one      1968 - 1970

Wohohani 8:15 Express                    1971 - 1972 

Student jazz band started in 1968 featuring, Gerald Lockhart '72, Doug Jones '71, William Campbell '72, Robert Holder '71, Marc Bourelly '72, plus Peter Hecker '70. The group quickly became a sensation on campus, playing dances, Mai Fete, and off-campus venues. By 1971, the group had reorganized as Wohohani 8:15 Express featuring William Campbell '72, Robert Holder'71, Gerald Lockhart '72, Paul Dillenberger '72, Morris Ledbetter '73, and Bill Smith '73. 

Carletonian

November 7, 1968. Page 8. Six Musicians Flee From Books to Jazz. 

January 23, 1969. Page 8. Black Dada Hits Groove; Overcomes Poor Start.

February 18, 1971. Page 4. Music: Review and Preview 

May 6, 1971.  Page 4. Black at Carleton: Music. 

May 13, 1971 . Page 6. Wohohani.

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