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Freddie Fox: My Crusade

By David C. Linton • 1 hour ago

Guitarist Freddie Fox's new single My Crusade is a departure from his usual uptempo jamming sound found on last year’s Top it Off. It comes from his latest album Limitless. Freddie elects on this release to just play some soothing guitar with a hint of island flavor. This is one of those songs that will compliment whatever you may be doing. It’s perfect for middays when you’re at work or while you’re getting that early evening jog in.

August 5: Suite Jazz Series Presents Bobby Lyles CD Release Party

Programming on Jazz 91.9 WCLK is made possible in part by The Suite Food Lounge, home of the Suite Jazz Series. This Thursday, August 5, The Suite Jazz Series presents the return of Pianist Bobby Lyles, who will be accompanied by The Suite Jazz Series Band to celebrate the release of his new CD Ivory Flow. Doors open at 6:30pm, showtime is at 7:30pm.

August 4: Drive Time With Dr. Douglass Discusses Immunizations

By Rob Maynard • Aug 3, 2021

Join us for Drive Time With Dr. Douglass, Wednesday evening at 6pm. August is National Immunization Awareness Month and on this month's program we will feature a live discussion about immunization issues. Whether it's measles or COVID-19, immunizations are the key to safety for you, your loved ones and the community. Adrian C. Douglass MD FACP will be joined by Morehouse School of Medicine Infectious Disease Specialist Dr. Lilly Immergluck. They will discuss these issues and take your calls and questions, live. Don't miss this important, compelling community conversation.

U.S. Long Jumper And Medalist Brittney Reese Says It's Time She Gets Some Recognition

By Merrit Kennedy • Aug 3, 2021

TOKYO — U.S. long jumper Brittney Reese has been racking up individual championship titles for more than a decade.

Three Olympic medals, including a new silver one on Tuesday. Eight world championship medals.

Is she the best long jumper of all time? "I am," she said. "Point-blank."

Reese, 34, doesn't hold the world record, but she has established herself as an extraordinary athlete over an astonishing number of years.

Now, as she ends her fourth and final Olympics, she thinks it's high time she gets the recognition she deserves.

August 3: Money Making Conversations With CAU President Dr. George T. French, Jr., Christina Milian

By Rob Maynard • Aug 2, 2021

Join us Tuesday at 6pm for Money Making Conversations With Rushion McDonald. This week Russion is joined by Clark Atlanta University President Dr. George T. French, Jr.. Rushion also talk with Christina Milian, actress and singer currently starring in Netflix' film Resort To Love. Listen to Rushion McDonald and learn to lead with your gifts, exclusively on WCLK.

Steve Slagle: Nascentia

By Rob Maynard • Aug 1, 2021

I’ve been listening a lot to the recent release by Alto Saxophonist, Producer and Arranger Steve Slagle. It's called Nascentia(Panorama Records) . It features a song-cycle of mostly new compositions by Slagle. He leads a first rate sextet on this record that includes Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Clark Gayton on trombone, Bruce Barth on piano, Jason Tiemann on drums, and Ugonna Okegwo on bass.

#UPFRONT featuring Deji LaRay, David Quinn and Lee Foster (AUDIO)

By Ray Cornelius • Jul 31, 2021

Check out this week's edition of UPFRONT Inside the Entertainment Industry. It features Lee Foster, executive director of Georgia State's Rialto Center for the Arts, David Quinn of TV One’s ATL Homicide plus actor and content creator Deji LaRay from Bounce TV's newest dramedy, Johnson.

Watch the Official Trailer for 'King Richard' starring Will Smith (VIDEO)

By Ray Cornelius • Jul 31, 2021

Warner Bros. Pictures have released the highly anticipated trailer for King Richard starring two-time Oscar nominated actor Will Smith.

Watch Trailer for Bounce TV's 'Johnson' debuting at 8 pm EST on 8/1 (VIDEO)

By Ray Cornelius • Jul 31, 2021

Check out the trailer for Bounce TV’s newest dramedy series, Johnson, premiering this Sunday, August 1st with back-to-back episodes starting at 8 pm EST. The series is centered on four life-long best friends in Atlanta, all of whom share the same last name (Johnson), and revolves around what happens when the four guys find themselves in vastly different places in their lives and it begins to threaten their bond.

The Local Take: Family Farms, Race And History with Stacie Marshall

By Kiplyn Primus • Jul 31, 2021

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I’ve been listening a lot to the recent release by Alto Saxophonist, Producer and Arranger Steve Slagle. It's called Nascentia (Panorama Records) . It features a song-cycle of mostly new compositions by Slagle. He leads a first rate sextet on this record that includes Jeremy Pelt on trumpet, Clark Gayton on trombone, Bruce Barth on piano, Jason Tiemann on drums, and Ugonna Okegwo on bass.

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The Local Take: Family Farms, Race And History with Stacie Marshall

This week on The Local Take, I reached out to a farmer in our state Stacie Marshall. Marshall inherited her family farm and learned that generations ago, her ancestors enslaved African Americans. Seven were listed of historical documents about the farm. If you are a descendant of a Southern family with a few hundred acres of farmland that have been in the family for a few centuries, more than likely, your family enslaved African-Americans. Most people have to know this even if they only have...