LDS Group From London Updates Hymns

The London-based LDS group Soul Saints will perform in Provo Saturday night, bringing its brand of "ghetto-hip-hop-R&B" music, and LDS singer/composer Michael McLean says their music "can't help but make you smile." The group sings LDS Hymns in R&B and hip-hop arrangements, "They're not taking the words or meaning out of its context," said McLean. "But because it's to different music, it has the potential to reach those who can't be reached in any other way."

'Gross-Out Farce' Features Mormons

A mini-review of a newly opening play is called a "cheap laugh," evdiently at the expense of Mormon stereotypes, from the review's description. "Baked Baby" aims to "get in your face" and provide a religious satire based on Mormons. But reviewer Triplett says the play "doesn't work, primarily because Allen's two story lines . . . never really coalesce."

LDS Musician Is Outstanding Utah High School Music Educator of the Year

LDS Church member Lois Johnson has been named Outstanding High School Music Educator of the year by the Utah Music Educators Association, according to the Utah County newspaper New Utah. Johnson was given the award at the group's recent convention in St. George, Utah.

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