Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.
Celebrating 50 Years of Pearl River Glass Studio
October 1975. Behind the Cherokee Lounge on State Street, Andy Young and Reggie DeFries launched Pearl River Glass Studio with an audacious dream: to prove that artists could make a living—and make…
Chad Wesley: Mississippi Blues Soul, Rock, and Country Musician
Chad Wesley took his guitar outside as a child in the Johnsontown community near Forest, MS, and plucked it in admiration of the greats he heard playing on his father's radio.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Justin Nipper | Mississippi State Fair
On today's show, we're heading to the Mississippi State Fair to talk with Fairgrounds Deputy Director Justin Nipper about this year's celebration.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Liz Brister | Downtown Jackson Partners
On today's show, we're talking with Liz Brister, the dynamo president of Downtown Jackson Partners who's been leading the charge to change perceptions about our capital city's core since February.
Jackson’s Creative Spirit: Christina McField
From selling drawings in her mother's Jackson hair salon to becoming a celebrated Contemporary Artist and Culture Producer, Christina McField has built her career on the transformative power of art in community…
Soul Sessions Podcast: Dr. Tonja Murphy | MS Book Festival
On today's show, we're talking with Dr. Tonja Murphy, the Community Engagement Director for the Mississippi Book Festival, about what she calls their Super Bowl, the annual literary lawn party happening September…
Soul Sessions Podcast: Alex Davis | HBCU Labor Day Classic
On today's show, Alex Davis is the visionary behind the HBCU Labor Day Classic Battle of the Bands.
Kamel King’s Mission: Keeping Mississippi Talent at Home
Entertainment attorney Kamel King, son of legendary promoter Lee King, is on a mission to keep Mississippi's musical talent from being exploited by outside industry players.
From Teen Dreams to Guitar Paradise: Patrick Harkins’ Musical Journey
Patrick Harkins transformed his teenage dream of owning a Gibson Les Paul into Fondren Guitars, Jackson's premier destination where vintage instruments hang like art pieces and music education thrives.
Building on Legacy: Mary Sanders and Damien Cavicchi’s Investment in Jackson’s Future
When Mary Sanders Ferriss Cavicchi and Damien Cavicchi decided to take over two of Jackson's most beloved institutions—Campbell's Bakery and Hal & Mal's—it wasn't just a business decision. It was a bet…
Soul Sessions Podcast: Sade Meeks | Growing Resilience in the South (GRITS)
On today's show, we're talking with Sade Meeks, a registered dietitian and founder of Growing Resilience in the South—GRITS—an organization fighting for food justice here in Mississippi.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Alexis Noble | Vibe Studio
On today's show, we're talking with Alexis Noble, the powerhouse gallery owner and creative director who's transforming an unexpected location in a University Boulevard shopping center into Jackson's creative hub.
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