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This photograph of President Jimmy Carter on stage at a White House jazz concert was taken on June 18, 1978. Carter appears in the photograph with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie (center) and percussionist Max Roach (right).

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The Musical Life Of Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter is known for many things: Building affordable houses, helping to cure diseases, brokering peace… the list goes on. What you may not know him for is music.

October 01, 2021
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  • Stephen Fowler
Atlanta musician Baby Rose

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Atlanta Soul Singer Baby Rose Celebrates Deluxe Album 'To Myself'

Atlanta singer-songwriter Baby Rose has a soulful, smoky voice that has captured the music world. Her voice has been compared to the likes of Nina Simone, Billie Holiday and Amy Winehouse. She joined Morning Edition host Leah Fleming to talk about the release of the deluxe version of her album, 'To Myself.'

September 25, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • Jesse Nighswonger ,
  • and 1 more
Atlanta resident and tech artist Eddie Farr designed a musical hand wash timer, to both cope with the anxiety and stress of the coronavirus pandemic, and to create a fun activity - for himself and others - at home.

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A Musical Hand Wash Timer - And Other Quarantine Projects - From Atlanta Tech Artist Eddie Farr

Georgians all over the state are finding ways to create activities at home, for themselves and for others. Take Atlanta resident Eddie Farr , for...

July 21, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock
Hip-hop artist Ludacris performs at halftime during an NFL football game between the Atlanta Falcons and the Seattle Seahawks, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, in Atlanta.

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Roll Call For Rollout: GSU Course Teaches Law Students About The 'Legal Life Of Ludacris'

This fall, Georgia State College of Law University is offering "The Legal Life of Ludacris" — a course examining the strategic legal decisions and...

June 24, 2020
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Two Macon music legends: Alan Walden with Little Richard. "He was the one who influenced us the most to go into music," Walden said of the late Little Richard.

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Macon Music Legend Alan Walden Remembers Rock ‘N’ Roll 'King' Little Richard

Tributes have poured in from around the world since Little Richard’s death on Saturday, May 9. His influence crossed decades and borders, and he was...

May 15, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Singer-songwriter, activist, and author Billy Bragg is out with a new work: a political pamphlet titled "The Three Dimensions of Freedom."

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Musician And Author Billy Bragg Says Free Speech Depends On Accountability, Music On Empathy

Billy Bragg is many things: a poet, punk rocker, folk musician, and singer-songwriter. He’s also an activist, music historian, and best-selling author....

May 01, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Freddie Palmer, right, leads the McIntosh County Shouters during a recent performance at the Lucas Theatre in Savannah.

In The Ring Shout, Some Of The Oldest African American Music

America’s musical traditions are deeply rooted in African music, and one of the very first African musical traditions to come to North America is what...

April 28, 2020
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship and
  • Cindy Hill
Amy Ray, left, and Emily Saliers of Indigo Girls perform at thNew Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in April 2019. Their recently streamed concert drew around 7,000 viewers on Facebook and Instagram live.

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Indigo Girls On The Power Of Music To Stay Connected, Even In Quarantine

In mid-March — just as sporting events were scrapped, music and book festivals were canceled, and the Olympics were postponed — the Georgia-based folk...

April 05, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
Jerry Wexler, record producer and mogul shown here on Oct. 17, 1979, has been a moving force in soul, jazz and rhythm and blues.

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From Ray Charles To Aretha Franklin, How Legendary Producer Jerry Wexler Shaped Soul and R&B

For decades, "race music" was the euphemism used for recordings by African American musicians. That didn't sit well for a young music journalist named...

March 06, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Emilia Brock
A scene fom the 2017 Glimmerglass production of 'Porgy and Bess': the men of Catfish Row gather around the craps game. The Atlanta Opera is staging 'Porgy and Bess' for five performances between Mar. 7 and 15.

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George Gershwin's 'Porgy And Bess' And Its Complicated Legacy Around Race

While not many operas were written in English, George Gershwin's Porgy and Bess is one of the most celebrated — and perhaps the most controversial....

February 28, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
Thomas Søndergård returns to the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra to conduct music by Finnish composer Jean Sibelius on Feb. 20 and 22.

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Hear Sibelius' Rousing 'Finlandia' — Symbolizing The Finnish Spirit — At Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra is celebrating its 75th anniversary with special events throughout the season. Next week, Thomas Søndergård returns to...

February 20, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock
Juliana Missano and Jonathan Philbert, in "Heart/Beat: Gospel, Brubeck and Rhythms of the City."

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'Heart/Beat' Brings City Rhythms To Atlanta Ballet

"Heart/Beat: Gospel, Brubeck and Rhythms of the City" is currently running at the Atlanta Ballet until Feb. 15. The performance is in three movements....

February 20, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • Jake Troyer
Joseph "Rev Run" and Justine Simmons will bring their hard-earned relationship advice with them to an event at SCADshow in Atlanta at 7 p.m. on Monday, February 3rd.

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Joseph 'Rev Run' And Justine Simmons Bring Perspective On 'Old School Love' To Atlanta's SCADshow

Marriage can be tricky. That’s why Joseph “Rev Run” and Justine Simmons wrote a book about their successful union. The story begins in New York, where...

January 31, 2020
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Jake Troyer ,
  • and 1 more
'La Choloteca' DJ Wendy Noreña prepares a playlist for the night.  The party attracts members of the Latinx community from around the Atlanta metro area.

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'La Choloteca' Celebrates The Diversity Within Atlanta's Burgeoning Latinx Community

La Choloteca is not just any dance party. What began as a simple idea between friends in late 2016 has grown into a monthly gathering spot for Georgia's...

January 24, 2020
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By:
  • Pria Mahadevan
Paste Magazine shared some new and upcoming album releases to check out in 2020, including L-R: Run the Jewels, Tame Impala, Eminem and Soccer Mommy.

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  • Music Features

Playlist Refresh: Paste Magazine Shares New And Upcoming Music Releases In Early 2020

We're heading into the last week of January. Maybe you're still on a fresh start for the new year, and keeping up with your resolutions. But are your...

January 24, 2020
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott
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