Precious Bryant is a homebody. For much of her life, the Georgia blueswoman has lived in rural Talbot County, at the southeastern edge of the Chattahoochee River Valley. At 63, Precious is dealing with diabetes and arthritis (“I done got old,” she sighs), yet—surprisingly—her career has hardly stagnated. In the last three years, she’s recorded two...

One voice. It is the singular most powerful force in the universe. And when joined with others in unison it becomes a catalyst for change and the music of the soul that invites us to dance life’s dance. Years ago, Bernice Johnson Reagon realized the power she possessed and throughout her journey she has used her voice to enlighten and ignite us – sometimes a...

By Roni Sarig Photography Sean Cokes No one ever criticized Jermaine Dupri for his lack of ambition. “At the end of the day,” he says, “I want to mean as much to Atlanta as Martin Luther King did. I want them to really love me for doing things for the city and bringing entertainment to the city, and changing the city—bringing all kinds of stuff to the...