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Opera Mississippi’s New Incarnation

3/5/2020

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by Nate Schumann
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Opera Mississippi, formerly the Mississippi Opera Association, holds musical and artistic shows throughout the year and is planning to increase community involvement as part of its “The Opera Circle” program. Photo courtesy Opera Mississippi
​Since its founding in 1945 as the Jackson Opera Guild, the arts organization formerly known as the Mississippi Opera Association has gone through a number of changes. On Jan. 26, 2020, the opera guild announced its latest metamorphosis—a new name, Opera Mississippi. Coinciding with the company's 75th anniversary, the shift reflects new initiatives and other developments Opera Mississippi has in store.

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Matthew West: Singing, Crying, Connecting

12/12/2019

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by Nate Schumann
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Contemporary Christian music artist Matthew West headlines for the 2019 K-Love Christmas Tour. Photo courtesy Matthew West
​Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, four-time Grammy winner Matthew West, 42, grew up playing baseball but possessing a talent for music that those around him encouraged him to pursue.

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A Look Inside Luke Audio

9/5/2018

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by Micah Smith
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Flora, Miss., native Allen Luke turned his years of tinkering with musical equipment into a full-time career as the founder of Luke Audio in Nashville, Tenn. Photo by Luke Audio
​Allen Luke sat on the patio outside of Crown Studios in Fondren, taking a quick break before jumping back into an already long day in late July.

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The Makings of a  Tone Snob

6/7/2018

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by Micah Smith
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Through Brandon-based business Tone Snob Pedalboards, Donnie Dennis creates custom gear for musicians across the country. Photo by Micah Smith
​​Donnie Dennis kneels on the floor of his workshop and hammers a cookie-cutter-like piece of metal into a leather strap, rounding its edges. After producing six or so symmetrical straps, he starts his next task and begins attaching metal buttons to the ends, which also requires a decent amount of hammering.

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Hip-Hop and Praise

3/12/2018

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by Micah Smith
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Tiffany Coleman-McGee began a career as gospel hip-hop artist Miz Tiffany after more than five years on hiatus. Since then, she has performed around the country while also working as a model, actress and children’s author. Photo courtesy Miz Tiffany
​Tiffany Coleman-McGee smiled brightly as she walked into the sanctuary at We Care Church in Jackson on a dreary Sunday afternoon.

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Versus &  Verses

12/14/2017

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by Micah Smith
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Timaal Bradford was one of the artists representing Jackson at OurGlass Media Group’s inaugural Country Cousinz Concert Series event, “Jackson vs. Tennessee,” on Sept. 15 at Hal & Mal’s. Photo courtesy Carolyne Cole/OurGlass Media Group
​One might not expect for an event with "versus" in the title to be about forming relationships, but Brad "Kamikaze" Franklin, owner of OurGlass Media Group, says that is exactly the core of the company's ongoing Country Cousinz Concert Series.

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Opera, Updated

3/10/2017

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by Micah Smith
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Mississippi-born baritone Ezekiel Andrew won third place in the Mississippi Opera’s “Voices of Mississippi” singing competition last year. Photo courtesy Mississippi Opera
​Like its home state, the Mississippi Opera has a rich history. Founded in 1945, it is the ninth-oldest continuously operating opera company in the United States. Over the years, it has featured world-renowned singers such as Brooklyn, N.Y.-native soprano Beverly Sills and Spanish soprano Montserrat Caballe.

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