The 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, and features a diverse lineup of jazz, funk, and soul artists. This year ‪@AtlantaJazzFestival‬ welcomes Donnie who will be performing The Colored Section at Piedmont Park on Day 2, Sunday, May 24, 2026.

Donnie is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and storyteller based in Atlanta, Georgia. His debut LP, The Colored Section (Giant Step, 2001; re-released by Motown in 2002), was celebrated for its rich musicality and political consciousness, echoing the spirit of classic works like his cousin Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On? and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life.

Vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre hails from New York City and was raised within the legacy of jazz’s foremost voices—immersed in the presence of legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach and Ray Charles. As the daughter of trombonist Steve Turre and cellist Akua Dixon, this lineage does more than inform her artistry; it offers a foundation from which she redefines boundaries, bridging heritage with innovation. Educated at Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, Turre bridges classical, contemporary, and theatrical frameworks into jazz, creating a voice uniquely her own.

Brandon Woody with Jah Prince for Love Ultra Radio.

New York Times featured artist Brandon Woody started his musical journey at the age of 7. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, performing with his band Upendo, curating projects for major museums, film scoring, collaborating with international brands and performing at major venues and institutions around the globe. Woody uses music as a tool for healing, genuine connection and celebrating community.

This episode emphasizes the excitement for the upcoming PYECon, featuring a diverse entertainment lineup and pre-party details. We discuss the Hood Healer's impact on the community, the return of Jasmine's Garden, a full panel with Dr. Taj Anwar Baoll, and the importance of showcasing Black artists.

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Today's guest Rhonda Thomas tells us about the love of Jazz in Atlanta, her experience in the music business, and how she's looking forward to celebrating at the WCLK50 event.

Award-winning drummer Lil John Roberts will lead an Atlanta All-Star Band including these outstanding musicians: Phil Davis, Rodney Edge, Tres Gilbert, Derek Scott, Miguel Gaetán, Joe Gransden, Jamel Mitchell, Mike Burton, Saunders Sermons, Daniel Wytanis, I AM KHEMESTRY, and Mace Hibbard.

There will be special guest performances by Kathleen Bertrand, Cleveland Jones, Rhonda Thomas, Imani Grace-Cooper, Julie Dexter, Tony Hightower, Dashill Smith, and Alexandra Jackson.

Protect Yo Energy CON, the number one Black spiritual convention, baby! "Planted and Protected" | PYE CON 2024

It's about time we had a space where we can come together, connect, and elevate our spiritual game. There's nothin' like it out there, and we're bringin' it to life for us, by us. PYE CON isn't just a convention, it's a movement, a celebration of our Blackness, our spirituality, and our energy.

Life-Changing Experiences, Readings, Aura Photography, Vendors (Spiritual Marketplace), DJ Sets, Music Performances, Panels, Keynote Speakers, Spa-Like Experiences, Community and Workshops

Taking their name from the word for heart in the Afro-Cuban religion of Santeria, OKAN is a Juno-Award-winning women-led ensemble that fuses Afro-Cuban roots with jazz, folk, and global rhythms in songs about immigration, courage, and love. On Sunday, May 26 at 1:00 p.m. we welcome OKAN to the stage and speak to Magdelys Savigne and Elizabeth Rodriguez.

One of the largest FREE jazz festivals in the country, the Atlanta Jazz Festival is an annual celebration of culture, community, and our love of jazz. The festival returns to Piedmont Park, in the heart of Midtown Atlanta, from Saturday, May 25 through Monday, May 27 from 11 am to 11 pm daily.

The mission of the Atlanta Jazz Festival is to educate and entertain a diverse audience of jazz fans and to nurture the next generation of jazz musicians.

Atlanta Jazz Festival Late-Night Concert features vocalist and songwriter Lauren Henderson on Saturday, May 25th at 10 pm at Park Tavern. Henderson uncovers the layers of her diverse background in English and Spanish. Her compositions paint stories reflecting journeys through the African Diaspora in connection to her Panamanian, Montserratian, and Caribbean roots as they interplay with her North American upbringing.

Today we explore her heritage and diversity, while documenting her journey from MBA to music mogul, discussing the importance of business skills in the music industry. Lauren talks about supporting artists, celebrating collaborators in Jazz, and inspiring other creatives.