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News Articles: James Brown

James Brown, pictured here in the 1960s, was born in South Carolina not far from the Georgia line, moved to Augusta, Ga. at age five and later found superstardom. A new documentary series explores his journey to becoming the 'Godfather of Soul.'

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James Brown 'taught us about our Blackness.' A new TV documentary examines complex Godfather of Soul

James Brown: Say It Loud, a new documentary series debuting Feb. 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. on A+E delves into the legendary life of the  international superstar who proudly called Augusta, Ga., his home.

February 19, 2024
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  • Pamela Kirkland
Questlove, shown here performing in New York City in June, won an Oscar in March for his documentary, <em>Summer of Soul. </em>

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'Fresh Air' presents: Christmas with Questlove

Get ready for holiday music! Roots cofounder Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson shares his Christmas playlist, which includes songs by DRAM, James Brown, Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder.

December 21, 2022
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  • Terry Gross
The James Brown Arena is shown in the distance behind trees and a car stopped at a traffic light.

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James Brown Arena to welcome crowds after worker's death

The 1970s structure isn't aging well but Augusta-Richmond County officials have struggled with the financing to replace it.

December 14, 2022
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  • Orlando Montoya
Soul musician Lee Moses opened for James Brown and played with artists like Jimi Hendrix and Gladys Knight over his career.

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New Documentary Tells The Story Of Atlanta Soul Musician Lee Moses

An upcoming documentary aims to highlight Atlanta soul musician Lee Moses for a new era. The documentary, "Time and Place," focuses on Moses' life and...

February 05, 2019
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  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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Georgia Playlist: Deantoni Parks and Nelson Patton

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...

January 18, 2019
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  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
"The Macon Sound" premieres Tuesday at 8 p.m. on GPB TV

Exploring The Lives Of Legendary Musicians Through 'The Macon Sound'

You know James Brown, Otis Redding and The Allman Brothers Band. They all carried big sounds all over the world and started in the fairly small city of...

November 20, 2018
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  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott

Music Minute: James Brown, 'The Godfather of Soul'

On this day in 1933, James Brown, who lived much of his life in Augusta , was born. The funk legend recorded sixteen singles that topped the Billboard R...

May 03, 2017
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  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Beverly "Guitar" Watkins

Atlanta Originals: Phillip Depoy and Beverly 'Guitar' Watkins

Some artists live in a city, others are of the city. Phillip Depoy and Beverly “Guitar” Watkins, our two guests on this edition of "Two Way Street," are...

May 16, 2016
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  • Bill Nigut

Georgia Playlist: Conductor Jason Rodgers

We add another pair of songs to our essential Georgia Playlist. Jason Rodgers, conductor of the all-black group ‘Orchestra Noir," joins the show to...

April 18, 2016
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  • Taylor Gantt
Brown performing live in Hamburg, Germany in 1973.

Getting To Know The Real James Brown

A new biography about the Godfather of Soul reveals what James Brown sought for so long to hide - his roots. Author James McBride writes that the facts...

April 06, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers

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