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If you caught any of the incredible energy at Piedmont Park over Memorial Day weekend, you know the 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival was one for the history books. But while the main stage kept the crowds moving, an entirely new cultural movement was anchoring down at the top of the hill. Jermaine Sain speaks with jazz singer Tony Hightower about the Jazz 101 Workshops Stage sponsored by EBONY!! This brand-new festival addition was designed to strip away the gatekeeping around traditional jazz, offering free, interactive educational experiences that bridged the gap between music, history, and community wellness. Why the Jazz 101 Workshops Changed the Game The curated programming went far deeper than standard masterclasses. The stage served as an essential hub for storytelling, industry strategy, and cultural preservation, featuring standout sessions such as:
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We definitely showed out! It was amazing catching up with Marlo Hampton, Kelli Potter, and having a blast with Shemariah Pradia at Showdown Social Club. Jermaine Sain takes you inside the opening night of the Women's Comedy Film Festival at 7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta. This festival is a forum for filmmakers and producers to showcase work made by women or highlighting women through story and performance.  Jermaine Sain takes you inside opening night of the Women's Comedy Film Festival at 7 Stages Theatre in Atlanta! This event is an incredible space highlighting female filmmakers through hilarious stories and performances. And fellas, do not let the name fool you, this is comedy for everyone!  Jermaine Sain at the Women's Comedy Film Festival The 4th Annual Lawrenceville Boogie is officially back on Saturday, April 11, 2026!From 3 PM to 9 PM, the Lawrenceville square will be filled with soul, jazz, and community energy. This year’s lineup on the Jazz In The Alley stage features: 📍 Allan on Sax 📍 Katherine Jovanni 📍 Arkose Along with world class music, the Lawrenceville Boogie will feature the Beyond the Ribbon Car Show, local artisan vendors, and the best food from Lawrenceville restaurants. This event is FREE and family friendly. Bring your lawn chairs and get ready to boogie!  Jermaine Sain attends the premiere event for the BET+ Original Movie, A Soulful Christmas. The film stars Myles Truitt, Kaci Walfall, E. Roger Mitchell, Taylor Symone Jackson, and R&B legends Kenny Lattimore and Shanice Wilson. A Soulful Christmas is a beautiful story about family, romance, forgiveness, and new beginnings. Be sure to stream A Soulful Christmas on BET+ on December 25th!  Jazz Singer, Karla Harris, delivers this timeless holiday classic, 'Silent Night', live as part of A Little Piece of The Holidays concert. Close your eyes, listen, and let the holiday spirit wash over you. ➡️ Don't miss future videos! SUBSCRIBE HERE for more exclusive interviews, event coverage, and content: Subscribe to When We Speak TV on Youtube  Karla Harris at "A Little Piece of Christmas" at Roswell Arts Center "KARLA" -- portrait documentary by Elisee Junior St. Preux profiling Karla Harris, jazz vocalist and educator. Featuring: Karla Harris Aryana Rosa Castillo as "Little Karla" Joe Alterman, Justin Chesarek, Kevin Smith (Joe Alterman Trio) Interviewees: Joe Alterman, Samuel Giron, Tisa Jackson, Tyrone Jackson, Andrew Keenan, Ezra Trotman Music: Sweet Land (written by Karla Harris) Set Sophia Free (written by Karla Harris) Estate' (written by Bruno Martino, Joel Siegel) The Great City (written by Curtis Lewis) Words and Music (written by Karla Harris, Tom Kennedy) Merge (written by Karla Harris, Tyrone Jackson) Jermaine Sain speaks with Dewayne Perkins at the Riley The Mixtape Release Celebration! Jermaine asked Dewayne why supporting this project was so important and what it brings to the HBCU legacy. He explains that the mixtape and musical are vital because they “carve new space within musical theater” specifically for Black people and HBCUs. |
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