Episode 143: Rhonda Thomas Atlanta Jazz Festival TruVersation

Episode 147: Donnie TruVersation for 2026 Atlanta Jazz Festival

The 49th Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival is one of the largest free jazz festivals in the country, and features a diverse lineup of jazz, funk, and soul artists. This year ‪@AtlantaJazzFestival‬ [https://www.youtube.com/@AtlantaJazzFestival] welcomes Donnie who will be performing The Colored Section at Piedmont Park on Day 2, Sunday, May 24, 2026.  Donnie is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and storyteller based in Atlanta, Georgia. His debut LP, The Colored Section (Giant Step, 2001; re-released by Motown in 2002), was celebrated for its rich musicality and political consciousness, echoing the spirit of classic works like his cousin Marvin Gaye’s What’s Going On? and Stevie Wonder’s Songs in the Key of Life.

Episode 146: Andromeda Turre for Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025 TruVersation

Vocalist and composer Andromeda Turre hails from New York City and was raised within the legacy of jazz’s foremost voices—immersed in the presence of legends like Dizzy Gillespie, Max Roach and Ray Charles. As the daughter of trombonist Steve Turre and cellist Akua Dixon, this lineage does more than inform her artistry; it offers a foundation from which she redefines boundaries, bridging heritage with innovation. Educated at Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, Turre bridges classical, contemporary, and theatrical frameworks into jazz, creating a voice uniquely her own.

Episode 145: Brandon Woody TruVersation for Atlanta Jazz Festival 2025

Brandon Woody with Jah Prince for Love Ultra Radio. https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCpQjg9WG-EyXVnyiFnnyESg New York Times featured artist Brandon Woody started his musical journey at the age of 7. Since then, Woody has gone on to become an international artist, performing with his band Upendo, curating projects for major museums, film scoring, collaborating with international brands and performing at major venues and institutions around the globe. Woody uses music as a tool for healing, genuine connection and celebrating community.

Episode 144: Protect Yo Energy CON (PYE CON FALL 2024)

This episode emphasizes the excitement for the upcoming PYECon, featuring a diverse entertainment lineup and pre-party details. We discuss the Hood Healer's impact on the community, the return of Jasmine's Garden, a full panel with Dr. Taj Anwar Baoll, and the importance of showcasing Black artists. #pyecon #protectyoenergy #protectyoenergycon #atlanta #selectaprincess #iamjahprince #loveultraradio #iloveultra #atlantaevents

Episode 143: Rhonda Thomas Atlanta Jazz Festival TruVersation

Today's guest Rhonda Thomas tells us about the love of Jazz in Atlanta, her experience in the music business, and how she's looking forward to celebrating at the WCLK50 event.  Award-winning drummer Lil John Roberts will lead an Atlanta All-Star Band including these outstanding musicians: Phil Davis, Rodney Edge, Tres Gilbert, Derek Scott, Miguel Gaetán, Joe Gransden, Jamel Mitchell, Mike Burton, Saunders Sermons, Daniel Wytanis, I AM KHEMESTRY, and Mace Hibbard. There will be special guest performances by Kathleen Bertrand, Cleveland Jones, Rhonda Thomas, Imani Grace-Cooper, Julie Dexter, Tony Hightower, Dashill Smith, and Alexandra Jackson.