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Monday, June 29, 2020

Best 2020 BET Awards Performance Goes To

​The 2020 BET Awards were held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic but that didn't stop great performances.  One performance that When We Speak TV particularly enjoyed was Usher and Summer Walker!! 
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Summer Walker & Usher come through with fire performance of “Session 32” and “Come Thru/ You Make Me Wanna” at the 2020 BET Awards.
Q:  WHY WAS THIS OUR FAVORITE PERFORMANCE?
A: Because our friend and When We Speak TV guest Remey Williams performed!!! 
Check out the drummer behind  Usher in this performance....Yep it's our friend Remey Williams.  We are always excited to see our friends doing big things!!!!

WATCH SUMMER WALKER & USHER PERFORM AT 2020 BET AWARDS:

#BETAWARDS20    #SUMMERWALKER    #USHER   #REMEYWILLIAMS


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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK?
PRODUCER/MUSICIAN: REMEY WILLIAMS 

​Remey Williams is a Drummer, Producer, Singer, Songwriter, and Performer.  He has toured all around the world with artists like Summer Walker and Ruth B and has opened for artist such as Jagged Edge and Carl Thomas.

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ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

​Huge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!!  Thank you so much for the love and support!!!! 

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Wednesday, June 24, 2020

Shameia Crawford- Getting The Best Results

Singer, Shameia Crawford, believes that you have to give yourself the best results.

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Hold On To That Feeling by Shameia Crawford

​We are definitely holding on to this feeling!  We can not stop playing and dancing to Shameia Crawford's new video for her song "Hold On To That Feeling"!   

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Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV

We had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was so super cool and down to earth!  We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!! 

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Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain

During the 2019 Black Music Honors, Yolanda Adams was presented the Gospel Music Icon Award and received a beautiful musical tribute from Jekayln CarrKelly Price, and Le'Andria Johnson.   We had the pleasure of speaking with Yolanda Adams, during the red carpet event.

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Happy Birthday To Jermaine Sain

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Photo of Jermaine Sain taken by DVM Productions

Happy Birthday to our very own... Jermaine Sain (Owner of When We Speak TV)

HAVE A BEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!

Can you find Jermaine Sain singing the Birthday song in the video below??? 

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ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

​Huge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!!  Thank you so much for the love and support!!!! 

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Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV

​We had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was super cool and down to earth!  We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!! 

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Gospel singer, Yolanda Adams, shares a message of encouragement to Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!

​Jermaine Sain, shares his childhood memory of calling the radio station and requesting "My Liberty", recorded in 1982, by Southeast Inspirational Choir with Yolanda Adams on lead vocals.  

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Monday, June 22, 2020

Calling All Creatives!!!!

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​Established by Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, the CreATL Relief Fund facilitates private philanthropic grants to the independent creative industry workforce engaged in creative industries and entertainment. Artists, creative entrepreneurs and entertainment professionals generate an estimated $62.5 billion in economic impact each year in the State of Georgia and represent 5% of all employment and 4% of all business revenue in the state. This Fund provides a means of addressing the negative economic impact of the measures taken to control the novel COVID-19 virus in the U.S., Georgia, and particularly in the city of Atlanta.

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Atlanta Jazz Festival- Atlanta, GA

​T​he Atlanta Jazz Festival (hosted by the City of Atlanta) is celebrated the entire month of May at several venues in Atlanta

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ATL's Most Inspiring Stories: Meet Jermaine Sain

​Huge thanks to VoyageATL for featuring Jermaine Sain and When We Speak TV!!!!  Thank you so much for the love and support!!!! 

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020

K.C. O'Rorke -Inspired By The Rhythm And Sounds Of New Orleans

K.C. O'Rorke speaks about the rhythm and sounds of New Orleans which have inspired him as a musician.

MORE ABOUT FLOW TRIBE

Few bands arouse a crowd into a collective shake like Flow Tribe. The six-member band’s onstage chemistry reflects a seamless combination of soul and movement that hits the audience within the first few notes. Virgin listeners and avid fans alike are drawn in by the distinctive sound that feels both familiar and original. Outfitted for each performance in colorful, carefully selected suits, it’s clear their focus is sharp and the party has begun. This is the work of professional musicians who’ve found their passion, and are living a dream where everyone’s welcome.

Second line brass and Cuban-Caribbean rhythms meld with R&B, soul, rock, and hip-hop beats in high-energy performances that turn every show into a celebration. New Orleans is influence itself, the unparalleled free and easy city weaving its way into track after track of original scores that make up a single definition of sound, which Flow Tribe has dubbed “backbone-cracking music.”
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K.C. O’Rorke (vocals, trumpet), John-Michael Early (harmonica, washboard, vocals, keyboard), Russell Olschner (drums), Chad Penot (bass, vocals), Bryan Santos (guitar, timbales), and Mario Palmisano (guitar) are native New Orleanians and high school pals who’ve been writing music and playing live shows since the band’s inception in 2004. 
​Post graduation, they went their separate ways, but after Katrina, each returned to their hometown, inherently becoming active members in the rebuilding of a community that’s stronger than ever. Flow Tribe may well be the city’s next music ambassadors.

With two full-length albums and several EPs under their belt, the crew is currently building Downman Sounds, a studio in New Orleans East where they expect to cut their next record. The Tribe can be found crisscrossing the US just about every week of the year, from Key West to California, including regular performances at the notable New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest and Voodoo Fest. Look for their next project to be released in early ‘17, a full length album entitled “BOSS” produced by New Orleans’s own Mannie Fresh.

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French Quarter Festival- New Orleans

​More than 20 stages throughout the French Quarter celebrate local music and represents various genres from traditional and contemporary jazz to R&B, New Orleans funk, folk, gospel, Latin, Zydeco, Cajun, cabaret, and more. 

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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK?
SINGER/MUSICIAN: GARETH ASHER
 

Rock and Roll latched onto Gareth Asher before he turned five. He grew up in the Appalachian foothills of West Georgia , listening to his parents' rock and roll band and singing along with the records of great artists like Don Henley, Jackson Browne, Bob Seager, and Bruce Springsteen.

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Monday, June 15, 2020

DEADLINE EXTENDED: OCA Seeks Grant Proposals from Atlanta Artists, Arts, and Community Organizations

NEWS SOURCE:  OCA ATLANTA
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The Super Bowl Show (2019) by Dashboard Featuring Branden Collins & Pneuhaus (pictured), Melissa Word, Erik Thurmond, Claire Molla, Oren Goldberg, Michael Oliveri, Imoto Hardy & Thadeus Bridwell Photo by David W. Batterman.
The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs' Contracts for Arts Services (CAS), the City of Atlanta’s program for granting public funding to arts and cultural activities, has opened its proposal submission process for the upcoming FY '21 Grant Cycle.
Each year, CAS awards contracts to non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations, individual artists, and creative projects within the City of AtlantaArtists and arts organizations interested in these funding opportunities should apply by 11:59 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. Both general operating and project-based funding requests are accepted.
The CAS program awards funding related to the production, creation, presentation, exhibition and managerial support of artistic and cultural services in the City of Atlanta. Applications will be accepted in the following categories from arts and cultural organizations, community and neighborhood organizations, and practicing professional artists:
  • Major Arts Organizations
  • Arts Organizations
  • Community Cultural Development Organizations
  • Neighborhood Planning Units (NPU’s) and Neighborhood Organizations
  • Individual Artist Projects
  • Emerging Artist Award
“We realize that the presence of artists and arts organizations is essential to Atlanta’s cultural vitality”, states Camille Russell Love, Executive Director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs. “Our goal is to provide support for the existence and excellence of artists and arts organizations in Atlanta.”
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Camille Russell Love
First-time applicants interested in submitting a proposal for Contracts for Arts Services funding must complete a virtual workshop covering the submission process. To access the FY21 virtual workshop, click here.
Returning and new respondents can submit a proposal for Contracts for Arts Services funding consideration by clicking here.
For more information including the virtual workshop, access to the application and guidelines, click here or contact the Contracts for Arts Services Program Manager, Brittnee Buley, at bjbuley@atlantaga.gov.

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Atlanta Jazz Festival- Atlanta, GA

T​he Atlanta Jazz Festival (hosted by the City of Atlanta) is celebrated the entire month of May at several venues in Atlanta

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Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV

We had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was super cool and down to earth!  We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!! 

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Atlanta Jazz Festival Launches New Free, Virtual Jazz Series on Facebook

​While the annual Atlanta Jazz Festival postponed its Memorial Day Weekend event due to COVID-19, the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs (OCA) is excited to announce the launch of Atlanta Jazz Festival Sessions to celebrate 31 Days of Jazz this year.

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Kontrol Magazine Launches Kontrol Brides and Announces Crystal Givens As Editor-In-Chief

News Source:  MayLee

Kontrol Magazine launches online wedding vertical Kontrol Brides, a luxury wedding magazine to help stylish multicultural women plan their weddings. The bridal edition will feature editorials such as trend reports, ideas for wedding planning, decor, fashion and accessories, and coverage of real weddings.
Kontrol Brides will balance between the traditional and classic bride, and the nontraditional and unconventional bride. The Kontrol Bride reader is sophisticated and fashion-forward.
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“My goal for Kontrol Brides is to let little girls of color everywhere see images that they can identify with in a bridal like fairy tale courtesy of Kontrol Brides” Publisher Julian Lark. 
Julian Lark, owner of Kontrol Magazine, is also excited to announce our new Editor-in-Chief of Kontrol Brides, Crystal Givens. Givens officially began her role in May 2020.
“Taking the helm of the Bridal edition of one of the world’s most prestigious multicultural fashion brands is an enormous privilege,” Givens says. “Having lived and worked in the hair industry and with the brand for years in Los Angeles, I have witnessed first-hand how the Kontrol Women are now leading the way when it comes, chic timeless style and self-expression. I look forward to championing their stories, visions and aspirations, alongside relevant brands."
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After months of searching for the perfect fit for Kontrol Bride's Editor-in-Chief position, Kontrol Magazine has appointed someone who has nurtured and fostered the fashion and beauty economy within the USA but also possesses years of experience with the brand.

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Black Music Honors Red Carpet Interviews

Black Music Honors  acknowledges legendary artists who have made significant musical contributions to African American culture and American music worldwide. ​

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Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV

​​We had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was so super cool and down to earth!  We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!! 

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Mushiya Tshikuka formerly of We TV's Cutting It In the ATL wins the BB Icon Award.

​Following a seven year hiatus, the BB Icon Awards has returned. The legendary awards show pays homage to professional stylistsbarbers, educators, influencers, and entrepreneurs with notable impact on the world of  beauty and style

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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK?
CHEF/RESTAURATEUR:KELLI FERRELL
 

​For Kelli Ferrell, founder of the successful Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles Restaurant, God and timing attributed to the company’s popularity. 

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Saturday, June 6, 2020

Beauty Salon & Barber Shop Covid-19 Safety Guidelines in Georgia

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With the reopening of beauty salons, barbershops, and spas in Georgia.  When We Speak TV wants to do our part in helping everyone stay safe by sharing the Georgia COVID-19 safety guidelines on our website.  Continue to Stay Safe!!!

The video below was posted by our friends at Bronner Bros.

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Need Hand Sanitizer For Your Salon?    Bronner Bros Wants To Help.

​As many states prepare to reopen over the next month, Bronner Bros. wants to aid you in keeping you and your clients safe. Many beauty professionals are having difficulty finding hand sanitizer in their area.  That's why Bronner Bros has used their decades of manufacturing experience to help this need. 

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Mushiya Tshikuka formerly of We TV's Cutting It In the ATL wins the BB Icon Award.

​Following a seven year hiatus, the BB Icon Awards has returned. The legendary awards show pays homage to professional stylistsbarbers, educators, influencers, and entrepreneurs with notable impact on the world of  beauty and style

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Bella Rose Passion: The Future of EVERYBODY's Lifestyle

Bella Rose, of Bella Rose Passion, shares her inspirational story of becoming a business owner with When We Speak TV.  Because of her hard work and dedication, her products can be found in stores like Macy's and Walmart.  

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Thursday, June 4, 2020

Atlanta Jazz Festival Cancels 2020 Event

News Source:  Atlanta Jazz Festival

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The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs announced today that the 43rd annual Atlanta Jazz Festival will not take place this year. The decision to cancel one of the country’s longest-running, free jazz festivals was based on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the City of Atlanta, and the CDC and Georgia State guidelines limiting gatherings to 10 or less individuals.
​​​“While there will not be a festival this year, we were happy to be able to share 31 days of unique jazz performances by Atlanta artists throughout May, and will work to reschedule the Atlanta Jazz Festival for a future date that will ensure festival goers’ well-being and safety,” said Camille Russell Love, executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs.
The Atlanta Jazz Festival would like to thank the Atlanta Music ProjectWJZA and PNC Bank for their support. Check the AJF website at www.atlantafestivals.com for information about the 2021 event.

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Rhonda Ross (daughter of Diana Ross) speaks with When We Speak TV

​We had so much fun speaking with Rhonda Ross and she was so super cool and down to earth!  We feel so blessed for this opportunity and hope that this interview inspires you!!!! 

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WHAT DO YOU SPEAK?
GRAMMY NOMINATED GUITARIST: ROD HARRIS JR 

Rod Harris Jr can also be seen performing in the hit film biopics “Cadillac Records” (starring Beyonce and Adrian Brody) and “Bessie” (starring Queen Latifah).

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Jazz In The Alley- Norcross, GA

​Jazz in the Alley is a free jazz concert series sponsored by the City of Norcross, Georgia. The series aims to showcase various jazz artists with diverse genre backgrounds.

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020

New Orleans Piano Man, Keith Burnstein speaks about receiving songs in his dreams.

New Orleans Piano Man, Keith Burnstein,  speaks about receiving songs in his dreams.
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Let The Good Times Roll at the French Quarter Festival

The French Quarter Festival is the largest showcase of Louisiana music in the world. More than 20 stages throughout the French Quarter celebrate local music and represents various genres.

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Trumpeter K.C. O'Rorke of FLOW TRIBE

​Few bands arouse a crowd into a collective shake like Flow Tribe. The six-member band’s onstage chemistry reflects a seamless combination of soul and movement that hits the audience within the first few notes.

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Jermaine Sain is the host/ creator of a talk show called When We Speak. After exiting the U.S. Army in 2003, as a Medical Sergeant, Jermaine began pursuing a career in music after he auditioned for American Idol in 2005, in Austin, Texas.


In 2008, Jermaine moved to Atlanta where he has had the opportunity to provide backing vocals for Kem (Grammy nominated R&B Singer) Heart (Rock and Roll Hall of Fame), and Barry Manilow, as well as for companies such as Pink Ribbon Story Foundation and Verizon Wireless. He made his first music video appearance in Kem's Glorify The King.


Jermaine's talk show, When We Speak, caters to entertainment with a close focus on indie music professionals.

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