Some may recognize jazz as being the lifeblood of New Orleans, but what of Charlotte?  President and CEO of the Jazz Arts Initiative Lonnie Davis shares what it takes to sustain (and evolve) “America’s Classical Music” in the Queen City. “Jazz is life.” That was a quote from one of our students. And I think … Continue reading "Lonnie Davis on Planting the Seeds for ‘America’s Classical Music… Jazz’"

Some may recognize jazz as being the lifeblood of New Orleans, but what of Charlotte? President and CEO of the Jazz Arts Initiative Lonnie Davis shares what it takes to sustain (and evolve) “America’s Classical Music” in the Queen City. “Jazz is life.” That was a quote from one of our students. And I think … Continue reading "Lonnie Davis on Planting the Seeds for ‘America’s Classical Music… Jazz’"

Some may recognize jazz as being the lifeblood of New Orleans, but what of Charlotte?&nbsp; President and CEO of the Jazz Arts Initiative Lonnie Davis shares what it takes to sustain (and evolve) “America’s Classical Music” in the Queen City. “Jazz is life.” That was a quote from one of our students. And I think … Continue reading "Lonnie Davis on Planting the Seeds for ‘America’s Classical Music… Jazz’"

Lonnie Davis on Planting the Seeds for ‘America’s Classical Music… Jazz’

Charlotte is known for banking and football. But what can be said of the Charlotte music scene? Join award-winning host Joni Deutsch every other Thursday for Amplifier, the music podcast from WFAE, where we shine a light on the artists who call Charlotte home. You just might find a new favorite song along the way.In 2019, Amplifier was named Charlotte Magazine’s “Best Podcast,” received a local Edward R. Murrow Award for “Excellence in Innovation” and was honored for innovation in music/arts podcasting by The Webby Awards (named “The Internet’s Highest Honor” by The New York Times). In 2021, it was Charlotte Magazine's "Best Podcast" again.Are you a musician or music professional from the Charlotte-area? Submit your information for future podcast consideration! Click here (or go to wfae.report/amplifier/submit-your-cltmusic-to-amplifier).

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