tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893219718076521675.post2097355523396539796..comments2024-03-28T07:58:41.643-04:00Comments on pancocojams: Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. - Centaur Walk (Information/Lyrics) Azizi Powellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14963772326145910073noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5893219718076521675.post-55516417294477051832013-01-03T18:15:57.165-05:002013-01-03T18:15:57.165-05:00I think it's important to document as much as ...I think it's important to document as much as is possible about parts of the history & culture of Black Greek lettered organizations, and not assume that things will be automatically known or understood about those organizations in the future. <br /><br />I've read that Iota Brother Robert Young created the Centaur Walk in 1966. <br /><br />For the historical record, I'm hoping that someone will answer these questions about the "Centaur Walk Song/Chant":<br /><br />Did Brother Robert Young also compose the lyrics for the Centaur Walk Song/Chant? <br /><br />If not, who composed this Iota song/chant, when was it composed, and who chose the song's tune?<br /><br />Also, would someone confirm the information that is included in the excerpt from the <i>Soul Stepping</i> book that the "Centaur Walk Song" may include a "break" such as "the Norfolk Slide" that is sung within the actual "Centaur Walk" song before resuming the "basic" song.<br /><br />Thanks in advance for any information* that can be shared.<br /><br />*hopefully with citations such as fraternity chapter & date that a particular version of this song with a break was sung such as ("break name & the lyrics, the early 1980s, Morgan State)<br /><br />Azizi Powellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14963772326145910073noreply@blogger.com