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'Sweet Joe' Russell dies at 72; singer with the PersuasionsLos Angeles TimesThe Persuasions, from left: Jayotis Washington, Jimmy Hayes, Joe Russell and Jerry Lawson. (Unknown Photographer, unknown / February 14, 1998) By Valerie J. Nelson, Los Angeles Times "Sweet Joe" Russell, who spent half a century harmonizing with the ...and more »

Which Narrative Are We Going to Choose?AllAfrica.comPoliticians of different persuasions are crisscrossing the country to announce their intentions. So far, we now have over six politicians who have declared their intentions to rule the country. A close look at what these politicians say and do reveals ...and more »

The Rockologist: On hippie chicks, and sweet Joni Mitchell's jazz periodSomething Else! ReviewsAfter the show, the friends I had made the trip down from Seattle with met up for a round of drinks at the nearby Days Inn. About midway through our first round, we were joined by the accapella singing group the Persuasions, who had opened Joni's show ...

Egypt viewpoint: Islamic projectBBC NewsAs Egyptians go to the polls to vote for a new president, the BBC News website asked Egyptians of contrasting political persuasions to write about their hopes and fears for the country's future. Ibrahim Hassan is a member of the political bureau of the ...and more »

Sweet Joe Russell of the Persuasions Dies While Waiting for a Kidney TransplantVVN MusicJesse "Sweet Joe" Russell, one of the founding members of the Persuasions, passed away on Saturday while waiting for a kidney transplant. He was in his early-70's. Russell first organized the group with Jerry Lawson, Jayotis Washington, Herbert "Taubo" ...and more »