​Hey Speakers, It's Jermaine Sain of When We Speak TV, here to tell you about 5 events that are making a comeback this year.

Experience jazz at its best in Historic downtown Norcross, GA. Just a few miles north of Atlanta at JAZZ IN THE ALLEY, a free outdoor music concert series featuring some of the best and talented jazz artists from Atlanta and surrounding cities.  When We Speak TV is a proud sponsor of Jazz In The Alley, so come out and enjoy some great music with us at Jazz In The Alley.  Find out more at thejazzinthealley.com

​Next Up… the ATLANTA JAZZ FESTIVAL held for over 40 years in the City of Atlanta. This free festival is scheduled for Labor Day Weekend.  You don't want to miss the Atlanta Jazz Festival.. Check out this years stellar lineup and festival info at atlantafestivals.com

​Speaking of Labor Day, the RIVERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL in Dallas, Texas, is a multistage musical festival that cultivates, promotes, and spotlights renowned musical artists from around the world as well as promising young artists from the Dallas/Fort Worth Area. To learn more go to tbaalriverfrontjazzfestival.org.

Now let's head down to the Big Easy for the FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL, a free annual music festival held in New Orleans, Louisiana. With over 20 stages the French Quarter Festival has consistently been voted a local festival favorite.  Check it out at frenchquarterfest.org.

​While you’re in New Orleans, visit our friends at BRONNER BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL BEAUTY SHOW, for 3 fabulous days of exhibits, education, entertainment and 1 amazing hair battle. For more information go to bronnerbros.com

​Well there you have it 5 great events breathing life back into your pandemic stricken souls!!!
​Be sure to join the conversation at whenwespeaktv.com and subscribe to When We Speak TV on YouTube.

KEYWORDS
labor day weekend events - atlanta events 2021 - summer events in atlanta 2021 - music festivals in atlanta - atlanta calendar of events - new orleans events 2021 - new orleans upcoming events 2021 - things to do in new orleans this weekend - dallas events 2021 - dallas calendar 2021 - dallas events labor day - dallas events september 2021 - atlanta events june 2021 - atlanta events july 2021 - atlanta events august 2021 - atlanta events september 2021​ - french quarter fest - french quarter festival - jazz in the alley - norcross 2021 - atlanta jazz fest - atlanta jazz festival - the black academy of arts and letters - TBAAL - riverfront jazz festival - bronner bros - bronner bros hair show - bronner brothers - bronner brothers international beauty show 2021 - bronner brothers new orleans 2021 - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV

​​As New Orleans makes its comeback, fall 2021 will deliver nearly a year’s-worth of events in a few short months. At the City's request, FQFI organizers have consolidated festival activities into an action-packed three-days in order allow the city to focus its security and safety resources on the New Orleans Saints home game on Sunday, October 3. 

FQFI has shifted programming in order to maximize the concentrated schedule and present time-honored festival traditions, stages, and performances. The event will bring regional cuisine from more than 50 local restaurants, hundreds of Louisiana musicians on 19 stages, and special events that celebrate New Orleans’ diverse, unique culture. The festival will operate from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Thursday, September 30 through Saturday, October 2.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FRENCH QUARTER FESTIVAL
WEBSITE: frenchquarterfest.org
FACEBOOK: fqfest
INSTAGRAM: FQFEST
TWITTER: FQfestNOLA

​New Acoustic Soul Brunch Series every 2nd Sunday at Rock Steady Atlanta!!!  July 11th check out 
Julie Dexter with an EXCLUSIVE performance!  Reserve your table for some GREAT food, drinks, live music and the sounds of DJ Larmarrous!

KEYWORDS
Julie Dexter - rock steady atlanta - dj larmarrous - vibes - soul brunch - concert series atlanta - brunch in atlanta - acoustic soul brunch series - Acoustic Soul Brunch Series featuring Julie Dexter - sunday brunch atlanta with music - brunch atlanta - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV

With so many events being cancelled in 2020, it is super exciting to announce that Jazz In The Alley is coming back to Norcross, Georgia this summer!!!!

​Jazz at its best will be taking over Betty Mauldin Park late summer thru early fall from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Local eateries are jazzing things up with some delish chef specials to-go that make it a perfect date night or girl’s night out. During the band breaks, take an easy stroll and check out the deals in our downtown shops! Bring chairs, a cooler (no glass, please) and come chill.

Many events are coming back this year, to include one of our favorite event's, Bronner Brothers International Beauty Show....YEP THAT'S RIGHT!!!!   
This year, the Bronner Bros International Beauty Show, will be held on August 28-30, 2021 at in New Orleans, Louisiana.  So you better get your tickets now at bronnerbros.com

KEYWORDS
2021 Bronner Bros Hair Show - James Bronner - Bronner Bros Hair Show - atlanta hair show 2021 - bronner brothers hair show 2021 tickets - bronner brothers competition -  new orleans - bronner brothers new orleans 2021 - bronner brothers hair show 2021 tickets - who are bronner brothers - bronner brothers on netflix - hair battles - Netflix we are the champions - hair competition - beauty schools in atlanta - beauty schools in new orleans - fantasy hair battle - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV

​In recognition and celebration of Black Music Month, Chicago-based television production company Central City Productions will present the 2021 Black Music Honors in commemoration of Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated holiday honoring the end of slavery in the United States, which is officially celebrated on June 19th. The evening of celebrations and special moments will be pre-taped at the City Winery in Nashville, Tennessee, and televised in national broadcast syndication starting June 5 to July 4, 2021 and on Saturday, June 19 at 1:00 p.m. EST on Bounce TV.

Emmy® Award-winning talk show host, comedienne and author Loni Love will host the star-studded two-hour special which will honor artists and musicians who have influenced and made significant contributions to American music. 

​The honorees for this year’s Black Music Honors includes multiple Grammy® Award-nominated R&B legend Angie Stone tapped to receive the Soul Music Icon Award, Grammy® Award-nominated singer, songwriter and actor Ginuwine will receive the Urban Music Icon Award, multiple Stellar Award-winning and Grammy® Award-nominated gospel vocalist Marvin Sapp will receive the Gospel Music Icon Award, and Grammy® Award-winning jazz virtuoso, Ramsey Lewis will receive the Legends Award. The National Museum of African American Music will be honored with the Legacy Award.

The 6th Annual Black Music Honors is being sponsored by AT&T, State Farm and GM. 
 
For more information on Black Music Honors, please visit www.blackmusichonors.com and connect on social media @blackmusichonors.

KEYWORDS
Black Music Honors - Angie  Stone - Ginuwine - Don Jackson - Executive Producer - Black Music Month - Loni Love - Central City Productions - when is black music honors - National Museum of African American Music - Ramsey Lewis - Gospel Music icon award - nashville tennessee - where is black music honors - 2021 black music honors - juneteeth in nashville - city winery nashville - Speech Thomas - Montell Jordan - Mumu Fresh - Q Parker- Avery Sunshine - Pleasure P - Jacquees - CeCe Winans - Syleena Johnson - Q Parker - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV 

​All-new episodes of TV One’s original, docuseries' UNSUNG and UNCENSORED continue this Sunday, April 25. UNSUNG leads the night with Syleena Johnson at 9 p.m. ET/8C, immediately followed by UNCENSORED with Marsha Ambrosius at 10 p.m. ET/9C. Following UNCENSORED, fans are treated to a sneak-peek look at episodes with the new digital series, Unwind with Syleena Johnson. Each episode will be published on TVOne.TV and TV One’s social media platforms. Syleena will react to clips, share anecdotes, and provide cocktail recipes for viewers to unwind to as they watch both UNSUNG and UNCENSORED. She’ll end each episode reminding viewers of their chance to win a $250 Amazon gift card.

UNSUNG: Syleena Johnson
 
Syleena Johnson is a singer and storyteller with a rich, sultry voice, who started young and is still going strong. Born directly into the world of music, Syleena tells her story of battling weight issues and toxic relationships to become the resurgent singer and powerful woman she is today.
 
The seven-time NAACP Image Award-winning series UNSUNG continues the season with equally unforgettable stories from a wide array of artists including Bobby V, Lyfe Jennings, and The Jones Girls. UNSUNG, one of the network’s longest-running series’, highlights the careers and explores the personal lives of some of the most talented, versatile, and influential black vocal artists. 

​UNCENSORED: Marsha Ambrosius
 
The hit autobiographical series UNCENSORED explores the lives of your favorite personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers. This week’s episode highlights R&B songstress Marsha Ambrosius. Marsha Ambrosius is a four time Grammy nominated singer and songwriter. She formed the group Floetry with a childhood friend, releasing hit records like “Say Yes” and “Floetic," before starting her solo career in 2011.
 
This season of UNCENSORED profiles Lisa Leslie and Jaleel White.

KEYWORDS
​syleena Johnson - Marsha Ambrosius - Floetry - grammy nominated - unsung syleena johnson - syleena johnson guess what - unsung episodes - jaleel white - lisa leslie - uncensored marsha ambrosius - naacp image awards - jones girls - bobby v - battling weigh issues - syleena johnson body - TV One Unsung - Jermaine Sain - When We Speak TV

​URBAN ONE HONORS, will pay special homage to the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. The critically acclaimed, all-female jazz band of the 1930s included Helen Jones Woods, a founding member and mother of Urban One Founder and Chairwoman, Cathy Hughes. The Sweethearts band, comprised of 17 ethnically diverse members who achieved international accolades despite discrimination, sexism and Jim Crow – to become symbols of success against adversity.
​URBAN ONE HONORS will air on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at 9 p.m. ET/8C on TV One and will be simulcast for the first time on TV One’s sister network, CLEO TV. 

​The annual awards program will feature three performances dedicated to 'The Sweethearts.' Each musical selection will commemorate electrifying performances of the jazz and soul ensemble's hit singles with a modern twist. The ceremony will also feature with talented, contemporary, female performers including Jazmine Sullivan, Da Brat, Le'Andria Johnson, Avery Sunshine, and the all-female house band Kim Burse and the KB Players.

​Grammy-Award-winning gospel artist Erica Campbell and award-winning journalist, author, and syndicated columnist Roland Martin will host the event. This year's theme is 'Women Leading the Change' and will highlight the extraordinary contributions of women in business, media, health, politics, and community outreach, who are leading impactful change within the Black community. Now in its third year, Urban One Honors was created to acknowledge and pay homage to individuals and organizations whose work significantly impacts culture and society- at large.
 
This year's URBAN ONE HONORS will commemorate the myriad achievements of women leaders who are blazing trails and creating new pathways for others in their respective areas of expertise. Categories of recognition reflect the tireless effort and triumphant accomplishments achieved by the honorees and include: 
 
·    Voting Rights Champion dedicated to a fearless leader whose efforts help to build political infrastructure by turning out voters and protecting their votes. 
 
·    Business Alchemist presented to a leader tapped for successfully breaking the glass ceiling to blaze new trails in corporate America. 
 
·    Investigative Journalism Crusader bestowed upon a media maven who is reframing the national conversation by covering the impediments and contributions made by Black Americans. 
 
·    Health Equality Advocate awarded to a champion of health who answered the call to eliminate institutional barriers preventing healthcare to those in her community. 
 
·    Reparations Ambassador who is working to break down systemic racism and barriers that have held African Americans back. 
 
·    Family Needs Ambassador presented to a resilient provider of direct service and resources to individuals in crisis within the community she serves. 
    
The inspiring night of excellence will also feature exciting musical performances, unprecedented collaborations, and surprise appearances to be announced in the coming months.

​For close to two decades, Tony Momrelle has added an entirely new dimension to the UK soul genre. 
His work with world renown UK jazz-funk outfit, Incognito and being an integral member of Sade's band, featuring heavily on her last album “Soldier of Love" has set him apart from his contemporaries, garnering him fans from all over the world.

Tony Momrelle is one of the most exciting and significant Soul musicians on the modern British stage.
 
He has toured with some of the greatest artists in the world: Incognito, Earth, Wind & Fire, Gloria Estefan, Celine Dion, Janet, Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Sade, Gary Barlow, Andrea Bocelli, Gwen Stefani, Robert Palmer, gospel music group Seven and many more.
 
Tony was lead male vocalist of the famous British Acid-jazz band Incognito for more than sixteen years before launching his solo career in 2015.

Check out Escape, Tony Momrelle's new single available on all digital platforms. 

Website:  tonymomrelle.com
​Instagram: tonymomrelle
YouTube:  Tony Momrelle

​Good morning
Lets go and seize the day
Because its one I know we’ve never seen before
I know the times where in is feeling more than strange
But theres a lot of things to still be grateful for
Lets make a good situation
From the one we have and bridge the gap thats standing in the way
a little more imagination to remove the bad
And see the magic shining through the haze

Cos we’ve all had our fair share
Never did we think that this could be
Stuck in the middle like your going no where
If you feel that you agree
then wont you come with me

So lets go and find that place
Look for a future filled with brighter days
Just give it up now with no delay
Its where you need to be
Come and go with me

La la la la
Lets escape
La la la la
Lets escape

I know your patience is wearing thin
And defeat is knocking at the door
But you just Hold your ground now
And don’t you give in
Cos the battle there to win is yours

Set your mind and spirit free
Lay your troubles down and just take five
Just pull away its what you need
Oh and spend a little time
come and go with me

So lets go and find that place
Look for a future filled with brighter days
Just give it up now with no delay
Its where you need to be
Come and go with me

La la la la
Lets escape
La la la la
Lets escape

And oh I see it in your eyes
Its essential
That you get away from all the crowds
Oh get rid of the disguise
Do it now, do it now

Oh get up and get out of your stay of mind
Oh get up you gotta do it now
Oh get up and get out of your stay of mind
Oh get up you gotta do it now

So lets go and find that place
Look for a future filled with brighter days
Just give it up now with no delay
Its where you need to be
Come and go with me

La la la la
Lets escape
La la la la
Lets escape

If you live in a particular region of the country, I'm sure you have seen a new grocery supermarket chain blossoming called Lidl.  Although the chain is has been around since 1973, it's stores first opened in the US in 2017.

Personally, I can say that I have seen the increase of Lidl's presence in the Atlanta area.  Just off the top of my head, I can think of at least 3 stores near my home.

....but let me get to why we are actually posting this blog......Have you ever seen a Lidl commerical on tv or online?  If so you may have noticed this guy questioning the avocodos!!!!!

Like always, we are so excited to see our friends and supporters making moves..... In addition to being an actor, Emrah Kotan, is also a music instructor and classically trained percussionist.   He's toured with one of our favorite artists, India Arie, and headlined Jazz In The Alley, a summer jazz concert series in which  When We Speak TV is a co-sponsor.

Facebook: Emrah Kotan
​Instagram: Emrah Kotan