Today marks the fourth day of the annual Americana Fest. In this episode, we’re sitting down with artists from Nashville and beyond to talk about the future of this genre and its relationship to Music City.
Remembering Dr. Paul T. Kwami, music director of the Fisk Jubilee Singers
On today’s episode, we talk with current and former Fisk Jubilee Singers to reflect on Dr. Kwami’s life and legacy, and listen back to some of the music performed under his tutelage.
More than 300 body camera videos are under review by MNPD for improper editing
The Metro Nashville Police Department is currently reviewing more than 300 recordings from police body cameras for improperly edited footage.
How Nashville’s small businesses are rebounding from pandemic disruptions
How are Nashville’s small businesses rebounding from the pandemic? The report card is mixed.
Nashville expands eligibility for the monkeypox vaccine with smaller dosing
Infectious disease experts recommend that gay and bi men, and other high-risk groups get the monkeypox vaccine. But the general population can avoid the vaccine for now because of how the virus is spread.
Understanding monkeypox in Middle Tennessee
It feels like just as we’ve started to get a grip on COVID-19, a new highly-contagious disease has emerged: monkeypox.
Checking in with Warner Elementary, two years after ‘The Promise’
Warner Elementary Arts Magnet School in East Nashville was among the worst schools in the state. Two years, later it managed to completely turn itself around. We talk to the principal and parents to learn why.
Nashville’s songwriter Luke Dick on making his way in Music City
Khalil Ekulona, host of This Is Nashville, takes a ride with songwriter and producer Luke Dick.
Bluegrass Breakdown: Perfection, Part Two
The unrelenting and exhausting quest for this state of excellence is deeply embedded in our DNA. Since the dawn of time, we’ve sought to become, create or find things, places and others that are devoid of all flaws or defects. With the able guidance of Johnny Williams, The Churchmen, Tim O’Brien and the Perfect Strangers […]
What does it take to make it as a songwriter in Music City?
Songwriters are at the heart of Music City’s namesake industry, from big-name performers to veteran hit makers to those just starting out.
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