Inside Music City

Sara Colée

In this episode, I’m chatting with Sara Colée a local music advocate for local Charlotte, NC artists and musicians. We chat about the local Charlotte music scene, as well as Sara’s years of advocacy and metrics and steps being taken to help elevate and promote local Queen City artists and more!

Sumi X

In this episode, on this special July 4th edition, a perfect story in the conversation about the “American Dream” and what that really means. I had a chance to chat with, Sumi X who is a pop artist on the rise and who has amazing musical journey that includes how she became inspired by her Indian immigrant parents hard work ethic which led to her achieving her dreams in music!   Song Credits: * “Think of Me” by Sumi X ℗ 2025 Dream Life Productions * “American Dream” by Sumi X ℗ 2026 Dream Life Productions DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s). NOTICE: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

VOGUE

In this episode, we conclude our month long celebration of Black Music Month and the commemoration of Pride Month!  We’re exploring the history and legacy of Voguing and the Ballroom Culture including music pioneers who helped influence the ballroom scene like Sylvester, the complex history Madonna’s iconic hit, “Vogue” and so much more!   Song Credits: * “Vogue” by Madonna ℗ 1990 Warner Bros Records Inc. * “Menergy” by Patrick Cowley (feat. Sylvester) ℗ 2021 Unidisc Music Inc. * “Break My Soul (Instrumental)” by Beyoncé ℗ 2022 Parkwood Entertainment LLC, under exclusive license to Columbia Records, a Division of Sony Music Entertainment Audio Credits * Crystal LaBeija: The Queen Who Reinvented Ball Culture | MASTERS OF DRAG | AMERICAN MASTERS | PBS       Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbaCmDvrFxw&t=207s   DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. These songs and audio are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s). NOTICE: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

The Minneapolis Sound

In this episode, in continuation of our month long celebration of Black Music Month and our Juneteenth Commemoration!  We’re exploring The Minneapolis Sound, the rich history of this unique style of music from this unique musical hub. We’re talking music from Prince to Morris Day & The Time to Shelia E. to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and so much more!   Song Credits: * “Get It Up” by Morris Day & The Time ℗ 1981 Rhino Entertainment Company * “777-9311” by Morris Day & The Time ℗ 1981 Rhino Entertainment Company * “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince & The Revolution ℗ 1984 NPG Records Inc. * “A Love Bizarre” by Shelia E. ℗ 1985 Warner Records Inc. * “Just Be Good To Me” by S.O.S. Band ℗ 1983 UMG Recordings, Inc. * “The Pleasure Principle” by Janet Jackson ℗ 1986 UMG Recordings, Inc. * “America [Live]” by Prince & The Revolution ℗ 1985 Originally released on 'Around the World in a Day' DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. These songs are not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s). NOTICE: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."

Dennis Reed Jr.

In this episode, we’re continuing our month long celebration of Black Music Month! And this episode, we’re chatting with Dennis Reed Jr. a local Charlotte, NC pianist and founder of Inspire the Fire INC and the Sainted Trap Choir! Dennis is sharing his musical journey that led to founding these amazing choirs that led to performing on some of the world’s biggest stages as well as the music and artists that inspire him and the work he is doing creatively to help give back to his community and so much more!   Song Credits: * “Purple Rain” by Prince & The Revolution ℗ 1984 NPG Records Inc. DISCLAIMER: No copyright infringement intended. This song is not my own, instead it belongs to the respective owner(s). NOTICE: "Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use."