Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Oakland Teen Band PopLyfe Makes the Finals on America's Got Talent
Bay Area Bands Rachel Swan — Tue, Sep 6, 2011 at 4:32 PM
A famous Oakland R&B dynasty just reestablished itself. The band PopLyfe, which includes two children of Toni Tony Toné frontman D'Wayne Wiggins, two children of local jazz drummer Ranzel Merritt, and 14-year-old singer Kehlani Parrish, announced that it just made the finals on NBC's America's Got Talent. And, according to a flyer posted on an East Bay Express news rack, the band needs some help from its hometown. Watch the show tonight at 9 p.m. and, if you think PopLyfe is a worthy contender for the $1 million grand prize, text your vote in to the 800 number provided during their performance. In the meantime, check out YouTube videos of PopLyfe's four previous appearances on national TV.
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More reason to send your kids to a quality performing arts school! The acrobats, the gymnasts, the dancers, etc all have rigorous training too. Amateur means not getting paid as a professional. The more training, the better, however you get it. Go Oakland!
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dislikeI do not care if they do go to a performing arts high school they are really good I hope they win they have my vote!
Awesome! Congratulations from the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music. I know that little drummer!
Miss Sandra Noriega
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