Kyla Simone, a singer-songwriter from Conyers, champions the acoustic soul and R&B genres. Kyla shares her journey from Maryland, influenced by her musically talented family, to establishing herself in Atlanta's vibrant artist community. She discusses the founding of her organization, Girls and Guitars, which supports women of color in music by providing performance opportunities and fostering community. Throughout the episode, Kyla's heartfelt performances and reflections on music's therapeutic power highlight her mission to inspire and mentor future generations of female musicians.
The Peach Jam Podcast features stories and songs recorded live in our GPB studios from a variety of incredibly talented and diverse bands and artists who call the Peach State home.
Salvation South magazine likes to tell stories about unsung heroes of Southern culture. In this week's commentary, editor Chuck Reece has a tale about Macon’s Robert Lee Coleman, who, in the 1970's, made history with the Godfather of Soul, Augusta’s James Brown.