Jamal Ahmad

In the world of modern dance music, you would be hard pressed to find someone more influential than Chicago's own, legendary DJ/producer/vocalist, Lil Louis. The forefather of house/dance music has been leaving his indelible mark on pop culture since the late 80's and it's evident in the music of Daft Punk, Drake, David Guetta and so many others. He's ready to release his most ambitious project to date, a six album set that ranges from orchestral, cinematic pieces to classic Chicago jack tracks.

Kathleen Bertrand stopped by to talk with Jamal Ahmad on The SOUL of Jazz on WCLK. They talked about her music and about her appearance on a Sisters In Song show at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center on the campus of Morehouse College on Sunday, August 20 at 5pm. The performance is a joint production of Atlanta's Bronze Lens Film Festival and the Morehouse School of Music. Vocalists in addition to Bertrand include Rhonda Thomas, Pamela Dillard, Chandra Currelly, Theresa Hightower, and Brenda Nicole Moorer. They will be singing their favorite songs from movies. Need tickets? Click here.

Join WCLK's Jamal Ahmad tomorrow night for "Friday Jazz at the High." June features the sounds of vocalist Faith Carmichael who blends jazz, soul, and folk to create a unique sound.  Attendees will also get a chance to see the Andy Warhol: Prints from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation, now through September 3, 2017. 

Saturday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m., R&B and Contemporary Jazz Artist, Phil Perry will headline the 24th Annual Jazz Under The Stars Concert.   Also performing will be the Clark Atlanta University Jazz Vocal Ensemble and the CAU Jazz Orchestra.   The concert will be held on the CAU Campus at the Harkness Hall Quadrangle.  Jazz Under The Stars is a rain or shine event, hosted by the CAU Guild with UPS as presenting sponsor.  Ticket information is available here or by calling 404-880-8136.