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April 23-25, 2027
Tallahassee native Steve Dollar is a contributing editor at Flamingo magazine and a regular contributor to the Los Angeles Times. He is the artistic director of the Tallahassee Film Festival. Steve will be interviewing author and musician Willy Vlautin at the 2026 Word of South Festival. […]
Ann McCutchan is the author of six books of memoir, essay, and biography, most recently The Life She Wished to Live: A Biography of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, Author of “The Yearling,” published by W.W. Norton (2021). Her work has appeared in various journals and The Best American Spiritual Writing; she is also the author of […]
With a unique style and sound, which echoes the influences of his past, Brad Leali is one of the most notable saxophonists of current times. Leali toured and recorded with numerous jazz greats, including several years with the Harry Connick, Jr. Orchestra and with the Count Basie Orchestra. Leali was a standing member of the […]
As Luther Vandross’ long-time musical director, Nat’s compositions include “Stop to Love”, “Wait for Love”, “Make Me a Believer”, “Other Side of The World”, and the Grammy-nominated “Give Me the Reason”. His many arrangements for Luther include “Superstar”, “Here and Now”, “So Amazing”, “If Only for One Night”, “If This World Were Mine”, “There’s Nothing […]
TaReef KnockOut is a hip hop artist based in Tallahassee, FL. He began his journey as an artist earlier this decade releasing multiple mixtapes, singles, EP’s and albums along the way. His latest project, “Eggs For Breakfast” was released on all streaming platforms on May, 21, 2021. Blending a variety of genres with Hip Hop, Reggae, […]
As a D.C. native, Demp has spent the majority of his life in Tallahassee establishing strong roots and instilling positive impressions in the community. Demp has worked as a DJ since the age of 13 and established himself as an internationally known celebrity DJ. DJ Demp is a member of legendary group Ghostown DJs best […]
Joy Harjo, the 23rd Poet Laureate of the United States, is a member of the Mvskoke Nation and belongs to Oce Vpofv (Hickory Ground). She is only the second poet to be appointed a third term as U.S. Poet Laureate. Born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she left home to attend high school at the innovative Institute […]
The 502s are undeniable, immaculate rays of Florida sunshine. Their new album finds the 5-piece indie folk band reveling in the thrills and joys of living their dreams, yet resilient in the face of heartbreak and relentless upheaval which comes with the passing of time. Led by earnest banjo-strumming songwriter Ed Isola, The 502s are […]