Few musical experiences can compare to the raw power of African-American fife and drum music. Unfortunately, this musical style once found throughout the south is now found only amongst the members of one extended family in Panola County, Mississippi. Sharde Thomas upholds the legacy of her grandfather Otha Turner and his Rising Star Fife and Drum Band. They will be holding their annual picnic on the last weekend of August at Gravel Springs outside of Como, Mississippi.
The rapper Young Joc decided to pay a visit to Music Media in Decatur just as I did! June 22, 2011
More traditional jazz can be heard at Churchill Grounds, a jazz club in the Fox Theatre building on Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta. June 21, 2011.
The Apache Cafe is a unique institution in Atlanta, offering hip-hop and experimental jazz, poetry, art, desserts and french press coffees. Definitely a must-do for any fan of hip-hop music when coming to ATL.
After the independent label panel at the SUMC, Park Tavern, Atlanta, GA June 21, 2011
This year’s Southeast Urban Music Conference was held at the Park Tavern in Piedmont Park in Atlanta, and because of that was kind of reminiscent of SUMC’s early days when I first became involved. The outdoor patio is a remarkable place for artist performances.
The Memphis All-Star Mass Band. Filled with high school kids and college students/alumni of various HBCU bands. Playing “Baby, Come To Me” by Regina Belle
At the Entertainment Networking Summit in Brinkley, Arkansas, June 18, 2011
Juneteenth, Douglass Park, North Memphis, June 18, 2011
