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Soul Sessions Jackson

Be it our people, music, food, history or culture, there’s always something good to talk about in the City With Soul, Jackson, Mississippi! Visit Jackson is the destination organization charged with connecting, engaging and inspiring the city with a rewarding sense-of-place for visitors and an economically beneficial and an enhanced quality-of-life for residents.

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00:09:57

Ryan Parker & Mississippi Film Society

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/09/01

Today, we're talking with Ryan Parker, a Jackson-based publicist and promoter for TV and film. After recently moving back home, Ryan is bringing movie screenings to local theaters like the Capri and is planning for even bigger adventures through his recently founded Mississippi Film Society.

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00:09:49

De Shannon Williams and Food Truck Friday

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/08/18

Today, De Shannon Williams is one of the owners of Smokey's Meal on Wheels food truck, and she's an organizer of Food Truck Fridays, which have returned to Smith Park in downtown Jackson every first, third and fifth Friday.

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00:09:58

Ellen Daniels

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/08/04

Today on Soul Sessions, Mississippi Book Festival Director Ellen Daniels talks about the shape of the 2023 festival, her favorite authors and why she says community plays a huge role in Mississippi's literacy lawn party.

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00:08:59

Jesse Thompson & Jackson Music Awards

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/07/21

Today on Soul Sessions, Jackson Music Awards founder Jesse Thompson shares with us his legacy - three award shows and even more to come, and he says he's ready to give it another 50 years. Yolanda Clay-Moore, who is also a pretty good singer herself, sits down with Jesse for this musical conversation about a very special weekend.

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00:09:55

Pulito Osteria

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/07/07

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking with Chef Chaz Lindsay and General Manager Jonathan Webb of Pulito Osteria at the Belhaven Town Center.

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00:09:53

Stephen Brown

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/06/23

Today on Soul Sessions, Stephen Brown, aka 5th Child, talks making music in Jackson, and how a pandemic eyesore has turned into a mission in his North Jackson neighborhood. Donate: https://cffms.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2519 Latest Album: https://open.spotify.com/album/6YuhFcZNBRU1PzBw2ReP0H?si=Im3a7VL2T7eb-w3YDvWYTQ Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-stephen-brown/

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00:09:12

Pam Junior on Juneteenth 2023

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/06/09

Today on Soul Sessions, we'll revisit a conversation I had last summer with Two Mississippi Museums director Pamela D.C. Junior to learn more of about the significance of Juneteenth - plus get a glimpse of what's in store in Jackson for this year's holiday weekend.

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00:09:43

Mona Nicholas & USAIBC

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/05/26

Today on Soul Sessions, we hear from USAIBC Executive Director, Mona Nicholas, who's joining us to talk about the two-week ballet competition, held here every four years in the City With Soul.

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00:09:56

Aaron Vogel + Andy Hilton

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/05/12

Today on Soul Sessions, it's two-for-one. We'll start by taking a look back at the days leading up to the opening of District Donuts + Sliders + Brew at the Belhaven Town Center. Our second guest, Andy Hilton - a Belhaven resident, talked to us about a pandemic project that is a real benefit to outdoor enthusiasts.

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00:08:15

Mississippi Makers Fest

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/04/28

Today on Soul Sessions, we're talking to Tori Rice, the organizer for the Mississippi Makers Fest, their second annual all-day event putting Mississippi on full display. Mississippi has such a rich history of artists, storytellers and musicians, and who better to showcase those cultural treasures than the Mississippi Department of Archives and History.

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00:09:59

Dr. Nashlie Sephus

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/04/14

Today on Soul Sessions, we visit with the founder of the Bean Path, applied science manager for Amazon artificial intelligence, and founder of the Jxn Tech District, tech evangelist, Dr. Nashlie Sephus.

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00:09:53

TC Taylor

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/03/31

Yolanda Clay-Moore has a conversation with the 22nd head coach of the Jackson State University Tigers, TC Taylor. Coach Taylor talks about his lifelong preparation for this job and gives us a look at April 15th's Blue and White spring game at the Vet.

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00:09:55

Emily Pote

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/03/17

Today on Soul Sessions, we're taking you to Belhaven Town Center and one of the most unique retailers this city has ever seen. Emily Pote's Beans & Bananas - named that because of two of her kids' nicknames - is eclectic and wide-ranging in its offerings.

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00:09:57

Abram Orlansky - Jewish Cinema MS

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/03/03

Today on Soul Sessions, we chat with president of the Beth Israel Congregation and Co-Chair of Jewish Cinema Mississippi, Abram Orlansky. https://jewishcinemamississippi.com/ http://bethisraelms.org https://caprimovies.com/ TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-abram-orlansky/

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00:09:49

Kam Ridley

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/02/17

Mississippi Humanities Council Communications Director Kam Ridley is our guest. She has news about grant money that's up for grabs, and a look at their efforts to honor Black History Month. https://mshumanities.org TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-kam-ridley

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00:09:58

Keena Graham

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/02/03

It's been almost 60 years since civil rights leader Medgar Evers was gunned down in his Jackson driveway. Today, I'm talking with the superintendent of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument, Keena Graham. She has a powerful way of looking at what history can teach us. And, showing that working together really does work. https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/staff-spotlight-keena-graham.htm https://www.nps.gov/memy/index.htm TRANSCRIPT:

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00:09:54

Chef Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2023/01/20

Rashanna Newsome and Ebony Jones: ring any bells? What about Manship and Aplos? All right, now we're cooking. The ladies have broken away, with Chef Alex Eaton's blessing, to take over catering and lunch counter service at Logan Farms in Maywood Mart. And they've got big plans. Logan Farms on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loganfarmsjxn/ Transcript: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-newsome-jones/

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00:09:48

Mary Rooks - Photographer, Jacksonian

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2022/12/16

Mary Rooks is a mom of four who once had her sights set on being a geologist in Alaska. But her husband’s family ties to the City With Soul lead them to Jackson where she has become a sought-after photographer and founder of a resource for moms, JXN Motherhood.

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00:09:57

Garrad Lee - Co-Founder, Priced to Move

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2022/12/05

On today's show, Garrad Lee is one of the organizers of Priced to Move, happening this weekend at Fertile Ground Beer Company in Belhaven. The nothing over $100 art show brings local makers to holiday shoppers with a curated selection of gifts and sets the stage with DJs and live music too.

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00:09:52

David Lewis - Director, Capital City Lights

Soul Sessions Jackson ·

2022/11/22

On today's show is Deputy Director of Human and Cultural Services for the City of Jackson, David Lewis. David is giving us a rundown of the upcoming Capital City Lights set for December 2 in downtown Jackson, and a look back at the city's Bicentennial celebration, coming to an end in December. CAPITAL CITY LIGHTS: https://capitalcitylights.com/ JXN BICENTENNIAL: https://200jxn.com/ TRANSCRIPT: https://www.visitjackson.com/blog/soul-sessions-david-lewis

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