Karina Iglesias to perform at Jazz in the Gardens

There are so many aspects of the music business … I definitely encourage musicians and aspiring musicians to learn how to read music, it is very important, and work on their craft on a daily basis.

Najee talks Zora! Festival, new album

Najee, the internationally renowned smooth jazz saxophonist and flautist, will be performing on Feb. 1 at the 26th annual Zora Neale Hurston Festival of Arts and Humanities (Zora! Festival). The festival will run from Jan. 24 to Feb. 1 in

Demetria McKinney celebrates ‘rolling out’ cover with brunch

On Sunday, an intimate group gathered at Sweet Auburn Seafood restaurant to celebrate Demetria McKinney’s cover on rolling out magazine. Guests imbibed samples of Tiny’s Tequila, by Tameka “Tiny” Harris; and Tonisha Jackson, pastry chef and founder of JaXons Pastries, offered

Atlanta Business League’s 81st Annual Meeting dinner

Leona Barr-Davenport, president and CEO of the Atlanta Business League welcomed everyone to the 81st Annual Meeting Dinner held the Hyatt Regency Atlanta yesterday. The 2014 ABL business Hall of Fame Inductees were Yergan Jones, president of A.E.E Productions Inc.,who has

Alonzo Mourning and Foot Locker present Zo’s Winter Groove

  Alonzo Mourning, 2014 National Basketball Hall of Famer, the Mourning Family Foundation and Foot Locker present the first annual Zo’s Winter Groove. This is the sister event to Zo’s Summer Groove of past years. This is a three-day event

Pan African Film Festival seeks film submissions

The Pan African Film Festival is open for film submissions for Feb. 12-22, 2015, in Los Angeles . The Pan African Film Festival is the largest and most prestigious black film festival in the U.S. The festival will last for eleven days and attracts

Sheila Tenney, M.A., talks success

Sheila Tenney, M.A., is the director of media relations at Atlanta Metropolitan State College. What inspires you to show up to work every day?  Being thankful and grateful that God has giving me another day to be a blessing and

Jeff Lorber performs at Wolf Creek Jazz Series

                    Producer and smooth jazz musician Jeff Lorber brought a funky soul sound to Wolf Creek Amphitheater for the Jazz Series. Lorber has collaborated with the likes of Dave Koz, Janet Jackson, Lalah Hathaway and Miles Davis to name a

Jazz trumpeter Milkshake brings it to Wolf Creek

                Smooth Jazz renowned trumpeter Milkshake blew warmness onto the crowd on a cool Saturday night. He has played on national and international stages with Duke Ellington, Wynton Marsalis, opening for many bands , SOS band and Alex Bugnon and

Avery Sunshine lights up Wolf Creek at Jazz Series

         The powerful, soulful songstress and pianist wowed the crowd from beginning until the end of her set at the Wolf Creek Amphitheater Jazz Series. She engaged the audience who joined in by singing with her. Avery Sunshine brought a

Wolf Creek closes out year with Jazz Series

          Wolf Creek recently held its last concert of the season. The third installment of the Jazz Series brought the sounds of many powerful singers and musicians. This show included, trumpeter “Milkshake,” Avery Sunshine, Mike Lorber, Maysa and was hosted

Wolf Creek Amphitheater honors William ‘Bill’ Edwards

Wolf Creek Amphitheater honored Commissioner William “Bill” Edwards of District 7 with a plaque for serving the residents of Fulton County. With Commissioner Edwards’ help, Wolf Creek Amphitheater became a reality as an entertainment venue in South Fulton. His plaque will be installed on the

Chanté Moore, Phil Perry and more at Wolf Creek Jazz Series

This past Saturday, Wolf Creek continued to bring more music to their fans. This is the second of three Jazz Series at Wolf Creek. The show started with great sounds of contemporary jazz musician Joey Sommerville playing great smooth jazz setting

4th annual Riverdale Get Fit! 5K Health & Fitness

The Riverdale Get Fit! 5K Health & Fitness event was presented by Mayor Evelyn Wynn-Dixon and council members Cynthia Stamps-Jones, Wanda Wallace and An’cel Davis. The Get Fit gives the community a chance to come together to participate in something