GPB’s Sarah Zaslaw recently invited this busy conductor to chat with a focus on her roots and roles in metro Atlanta. In their conversation, Dworetz often zooms in on the human element in music: what it means to create sparkling art in relationship with the real people around you, for the real people listening.
Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went Down to Georgia,” has died at age 83. A statement from his publicist...
Now we add some more songs to our essential Georgia playlist from Amy Ray. We ask artists to pick two songs written or performed by another Georgian...
This week, Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane performed for NPR Music in their Tiny Desk Concert series . His mini set list comprised of three tracks, including...
We bended our Georgia Playlist rules this week. Normally, we ask musicians and bands to pick two songs by Georgia born or based artists. For Friday's...
Now we add some more songs to our essential Georgia playlist from Amy Ray. We ask artists to pick two songs written or performed by another Georgian...
Atlanta-based glam-punk band Material Girls releases its first full-length album today. It's called "Leather." Maybe you heard them on NPR's " All Songs...
Today’s Music Minute features a controversial artist known for always speaking his mind. On this day in 1977, Kanye West was born in Atlanta. Kanye’s...
Today’s Music Minute recognizes Atlanta singer turned reality star Kandi Burruss, who celebrates her 41st birthday today. Burruss is featured on the hit...
The Atlanta Dogwood Festival kicks off today. It will feature more than 50 performances over the next three days. One of those performers is Antonio...
On this day in 1999, Joe Williams of Cordele, GA passed away at the age of 80. Williams was a mainstay of the jazz scene for decades. He served as the...
