Black History Month and the arts in Nashville

It is no secret that Nashville has a strong performing arts presence, but arguably, even more important is the city’s impact on Black history.

On this edition of This Is Nashville, we sit down with Belmont University choral instructor Jeffery Ames to discuss his labor of love, Requiem for Colour. We will also hear from the organization Youth About Business, which is putting together a live mixed media play about the heyday of Jefferson Street titled Lost and Found: a Story of Hope. Then, we will hear from the founder of Soul’d Creative Collective, Christian Sinclair, whose mission is to connect locals while growing the BIPOC art scene in Nashville. 

This episode was produced by Josh Deepan. 

GUESTS

• Dr. Jeffery Ames, Choral Instructor, Belmont University
• Pastor Sam Kirk, Founder, Youth About Business
• Brandon Hirsch, Director, Lost and Found: A Story of Hope 
• Wanda Clay, Publicist, Lost and Found: A Story of Hope 
• Christian Sinclair, Founder, Soul’d Creative Collective

FURTHER READING

• Requiem for Colour (Feb. 25) tickets can be purchased here.
• Lost and Found: A Story of Hope (Feb. 14-28) tickets can be purchased here.
• More information about Soul’d Creative Collective can be found here.