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Rhonda Ross (Daughter of Diana Ross speaks with When We Speak TV After I left Dallas and was now back in Atlanta, it continued to bother me that I didn't get an opportunity to check out Rhonda's performance so I went on her website to see if she would be on tour any time soon and if so, would I be in any of the cities during that time.  READ MORE

​WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? ​SINGER/SONGWRITER: RHONDA ROSS   ​Rhonda Ross is more than just the daughter of music legend, Diana Ross, she is a singer/songwriter with a message. READ MORE

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Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and Russell Gunn ( Grammy nominated musician) hanging out at album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's release of, "Pyramids".

Attending the Album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's album, "Pyramids". (LtoR) Chester Lawrence, Jermaine Sain, and Ziggy Warfield.

Jermaine Sain (When We Speak TV) and Dionne Farris ( Award winning Singer/Songwriter/Producer), hanging out at album release of Royal Krunk Jazz Orkestra's release of, "Pyramids".

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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK? GRAMMY NOMINATED GUITARIST: ROD HARRIS JR Over his time as a guitarist, Rod has performed and recorded with countless artists spanning multiple genres and the list continues to grow. Artists such as J. Holiday, Miki Howard, jazz trumpeter Russell Gunn, Eightball and MJG, Musiq Soulchild, Jagged Edge, Donell Jones, Lloyd, ... READ MORE

​“I’d like to thank Mayor Briley for his continued support of the museum throughout the fundraising and construction process,” Hicks said. “This is an important moment for our museum and this city, when we take the next step in fulfilling a musical legacy that began centuries ago. Today marks the day the long-held dream of NMAAM begins to become a reality, and now we can begin to build what will be a jewel in the crown for Music City. The work starts today.”

​“With this lease, Nashville demonstrates its commitment to this museum and lets the world know
that, when we say ‘Music City,’ we mean all kinds of music,” Briley said. “NMAAM will be an
incredible attraction and will tell the important story of African American music in our city and
beyond. This is the culmination of years of organization, hard work and planning from city and
business leaders alike. I’m honored to have played a role in helping make this a reality for our
city, and I can’t wait for all Nashvillians to experience it.”

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Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!  READ MORE

WHAT DO YOU SPEAK?  SINGER/SONGWRITER: RHONDA ROSS   Rhonda Ross is more than just the daughter of music legend, Diana Ross, she is a singer/songwriter with a message. READ MORE

Everlasting Love by Rod Harris Jr featuring Christie Dashiell

MORE ABOUT UNKNOWN LYRIC

Unknown Lyric-with members Jeremiah Turner on acoustic guitar and Kevin Grayson on violin, is an acoustic classically infused instrumental duo out of Atlanta, GA. By fusing classical Beethoven with urban grooves and contemporary sounds, Unknown Lyric is on a mission to make instrumental music cool again. The essence of true music lies deep within the true musician. With Unknown Lyric, their craft is more than just a craft-It's a way of life. Winners of Rene Miller's Atlanta's Next best 3.0 and 2011, as well as 2 time Apollo Amateur Night winners Unknown Lyric is starting a movement called "Classical Fusion." From the heart..from the soul, Unknown Lyric is trying to be everywhere that your Ipod goes. It gets no better than this!

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Rhonda Ross on When We Speak TV in Atlanta

Rhonda Ross has been described as a cross between Jill Scott and Nina Simone. Video, however, only begins to capture how much her poetic compositions and profound performances sizzle! Similar to her legendary mother, Diana Ross, Rhonda holds audiences in the palm of her hand. She writes and performs fierce, heart-felt songs in order to examine the world in which she lives and through it all, asks “In the midst of THIS, how can I still be free?” It has become evident that Rhonda not only has the talent, but also the significance to carry on her parents’ legacy, all while establishing her own unique musical destination. Rhonda’s most recent release, In Case You Didn’t Know, is available everywhere music is sold.

Rodney Kendrick is, simply stated, a master of his craft. He is that rare breed of pianist/composer - old school in his percussive, rhythmic approach, yet ultimately contemporary and responsive to the current moment. His credits include touring with James Brown and Parliament before becoming the accompanist/musical director for vocalist, Abbey Lincoln. Profoundly influenced by pianists Thelonious Monk, Bud  Powell, and Randy Weston, Rodney’s playing reflects the intricate ancestral history of Black American Classical Music. His most recent CD is titled, The Colors of Rhythm and is on the Impulse! label.

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August 17th- The 4 Korners & YemiConga
​September 28th- Unknown Lyric

(L to R) Jermaine Sain, Chester Lawrence, and YemiConga

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YemiConga hanging out with When We Speak TV. (L to R) Jermaine Sain, Chester Lawrence, and YemiConga

PAST 2019 PERFORMERS

GREG ROBBINS

​Greg Robbins is a vocalist based in Brooklyn, NY. Born and trained in Atlanta, GA, Greg has a very resonant and classy sound which is compared in style to Johnny Hartman, Harry Connick Jr., Kurt Elling, and Gregory Porter. He performs throughout the country at jazz clubs, music festivals, wedding receptions, swing dances, and more.

When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Greg Robbins, Chester Lawrence, and Jermaine Sain

ROD HARRIS JR.

When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Chester Lawrence, Rod Harris Jr, and Jermaine Sain

​Rod hails from Atlanta, Ga.  He has performed with countless national and international artists crossing musical genres from jazz, gospel, hip-hop, and soul.  In 2018, Rod was nominated for a Grammy Award (R&B Soul) for his musical contributions to Musiq Soulchild’s Album Feel The Real (2017). As a jazz guitarist, Rod has performed in numerous festivals and concert venues throughout the U.S. and with the release of the X/O EP, Rod is looking to take his sound to new territory.

REMEY WILLIAMS

A life without music is not a life worth living according to Remey Williams, a rising producer, lyricist and vocalist. As the son of Jimmy Williams, bass player for the legendary R&B group the O’Jays, Remey has grown to develop an undying passion for performing soulful music that connects to audiences both young and old.

When We Speak TV: (LtoR) Jermaine Sain, Remey Williams, and Chester Lawrence

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ST. JAMES LIVE

DOORS OPEN AT 6:00PM Chandra Currelley-Young was a member of the SOS Band from the late 1980s up until 1992, when Chandra left the band to pursue a career in acting and theater. Because of her background in theater, Currelley-Young was selected by Debbie Allen to be the featured soloist in her production "Soul Possessed" which debuted at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta, Georgia. Currelley-Young was asked to perform in the 1995 Apollo Revival of The Wiz as Evillene The Wicked Witch of The West and was then selectively chosen to act in David Petrarca's hit production, Dinah Was, the story of singer Dinah Washington. She established her acting career by appearing in Tyler Perry's Madea's Big Happy Family and many other of his productions.

Chandra Currelley and Tyler Perry (as Madea) Chandra Currelley and Jermaine Sain FOLLOW CHANDRA CURRELLEY FOLLOW ST JAMES LIVE

Chandra Currelley Concert & Birthday Celebration