Morehouse College graduate Yaegel Welch stars with Richard Thomas in the current Broadway touring adaptation of To Kill A Mockingbird, Harper Lee's 1960 novel about Southern life in the 1930s. He spoke with GPB ahead of its run at Atlanta's Fox Theatre May 7 through May 12.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Zombies wrote 1960s hits "She's Not There" and "Time of the Season" and others. Ahead of the group's April 3 performance at Atlanta's Variety Playhouse, co-founder and keyboardist Rod Argent talks about his love for Southern music, including Albany, Ga.,-born Ray Charles.
Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal are touring in celebration of the 30th anniversary of The Wheel, Cash's album they co-produced together in 1993. GPB's Kristi York Wooten spoke with Cash ahead of her upcoming performances with Leventhal on April 3 at the 2024 Savannah Music Festival and April 7 at the Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta.
On the Thursday December 28th edition of Georgia Today: Some Georgia species have rebounded significantly since being listed as endangered or threatened under the now 50 year old Endangered Species Act; Plus, we'll look back at some interesting stories you might have missed throughout the year.
Taking a cue from NPR's Best Music of 2023 lists, members of the GPB News staff have compiled their favorite Georgia gems, Southern sounds, musical moments and international hits from the past 12 months.