Here in Atlanta—home to the legacy of John Lewis—WCLK spotlights multi-talented artist Eugene IV—actor, singer, MC, and saxophonist—whose music helps bring that story to life in Young John Lewis, the stage production presented by Theatrical Outfit.
In this conversation, Eugene IV shares how he crafted the soundtrack, drawing on his wide-ranging musical background to blend jazz, soul, hip-hop, and spoken word into a sound that reflects the energy and urgency of Lewis’ early years. The result is music that doesn’t just support the story—it helps drive it.
He also speaks on the responsibility of scoring a story so deeply tied to Atlanta’s civil rights legacy, and how the production connects a new generation to that history in a fresh, meaningful way.

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