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Rapper D.O.N.O Vegas Brings Bright Lights, Big City to Jackson

Kevin McGhee, who goes by the stage name D.O.N.O. Vegas, released “No Excuses” last summer during the pandemic. The album ...

By Torsheta Jackson   June 30
Music

Tht Kid Ker: Dropping Tapes and Making a Name for Himself

(Parker DeLoach), who goes by Tht Kid Ker, didn't dream of a career in music. At Chicago Heights Bloom Township ...

By Torsheta Jackson   May 5
Music

Nellie "Mack" McInnis

Jackson-born musician Nellie "Mack" McInnis earlier this year received the 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Music for her 40-year ...

By Dustin Cardon   April 20
Music

Ardenland and Wratchet Entertainment Group Host Socially Distanced ‘Twilight Concerts’

Breaking the drought that began after concert tours around the world ground to a halt last spring and remained shuttered ...

By Taylor McKay Hathorn   March 31
Music

A Night (And a Day) of Music: Flowood Flea Market Hosts ‘Singing for the Kids’

A self-proclaimed "nickel-and-dime musician," Robert Ferren joins forces with Phillip Till to host a round-the-clock music show beginning at 9 ...

By Taylor McKay Hathorn   March 3
Music

Viola Dacus: Vocalist, Instructor, Mother

Dr. Viola Dacus vividly recalls one of the teaching moments that affirm her career choice of helping others develop their ...

By Richard Coupe   Jan. 6
Music

Jonathan Yargates’ Return and Cooperative Vision for Local Music

Since making the Jackson metro home again, Jonathan Yargates has been prodigiously writing and recording new material. He also holds ...

By Tom Scarborough   Dec. 9, 2020
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Rapper D.O.N.O Vegas Brings Bright Lights, Big City to Jackson

Kevin McGhee, who goes by the stage name D.O.N.O. Vegas, released “No Excuses” last summer during the pandemic. The album has since become his most popular release, and he hopes ...

  • By Torsheta Jackson
  • June 30
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Tht Kid Ker: Dropping Tapes and Making a Name for Himself

(Parker DeLoach), who goes by Tht Kid Ker, didn't dream of a career in music. At Chicago Heights Bloom Township High School, recruiters approached the standout athlete for both track ...

  • By Torsheta Jackson
  • May 5
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Nellie "Mack" McInnis

Jackson-born musician Nellie "Mack" McInnis earlier this year received the 2021 Governor’s Award for Excellence in Music for her 40-year career as a jazz, funk, blues and bass performer.

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Ardenland and Wratchet Entertainment Group Host Socially Distanced ‘Twilight Concerts’

Breaking the drought that began after concert tours around the world ground to a halt last spring and remained shuttered through the summer and fall, the Renaissance at Colony Park ...

  • By Taylor McKay Hathorn
  • March 31
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A Night (And a Day) of Music: Flowood Flea Market Hosts ‘Singing for the Kids’

A self-proclaimed "nickel-and-dime musician," Robert Ferren joins forces with Phillip Till to host a round-the-clock music show beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 20, at the Flowood Flea Market ...

  • By Taylor McKay Hathorn
  • March 3
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Viola Dacus: Vocalist, Instructor, Mother

Dr. Viola Dacus vividly recalls one of the teaching moments that affirm her career choice of helping others develop their vocal performance.

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Jonathan Yargates’ Return and Cooperative Vision for Local Music

Since making the Jackson metro home again, Jonathan Yargates has been prodigiously writing and recording new material. He also holds down the Saturday afternoon gig at Shaggy's, alongside his best ...

  • By Tom Scarborough
  • Dec. 9, 2020
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Garner Music Academy: ‘Make the Music Happen’

In her hometown of Pocahontas, Miss., Latongya Garner developed her affinity for music at Baker's Grove Missionary Baptist Church, where she currently serves as music minister.

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Seth Power: Advocating for Mississippi and Celebrating Milestones in Life and Music

In the last year, Seth Power has released two albums, and multiple radio stations have played his single, “I Do.”

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USM Trombonist Livestream and Sports Safety Conference, MSU Revised 2021 Spring Calendar

Brass faculty at the University of Southern Mississippi will partner with virtuoso trombonist Wycliffe Gordon to conduct a live streaming event on Oct. 29 at 1 p.m. Gordon is a ...

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Latitude Unknown: Pop with a Bossa Nova Twist

Indie-pop band Latitude Unknown, which Jackson natives Spencer Nessel and Andrew Burke formed in March 2020, released a self-titled album on Sept. 4.

  • By JFP Staff
  • Sept. 15, 2020
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Mississippi Boychoir Adapts, Plans for Fall and Christmas

Determined to have a successful season, the Mississippi Boychoir has been working hard to combat the issues that COVID-19 presents, quickly adapting to a virtual platform for auditions and performances.

  • By Jenna Gibson
  • Sept. 2, 2020
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JSU’s New Director of Bands Talks Virtual Musicianship

Robert Little, Jackson State University's new director of bands since July 1, says music is something that dwells throughout his entire family.

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SPEAKing Inspiration into the Metro and Beyond

Latanya Shanks started a podcast for one simple reason. "I knew I had something to say and I wanted to say it," she said.

  • By Torsheta Jackson
  • Aug. 5, 2020
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Rapper Condo Bo Spreads Christian Message Through the Metro

Music is entrenched in Jeremy Thompson's family, he says. The Jackson native said his brother and cousins used to own a studio when he was a child and that he ...

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