Music

Music lovers in greater Atlanta and beyond are fortunate to have Will Ransom. Twenty-five years ago Ransom, a concert pianist and music professor at Emory University, found a way to bring chamber music to a wider part of the community through the Emory Chamber Music Society.

Ransom spoke with “City Lights” host Lois Reitzes about this year’s programming and about the history of the organization. 

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This weekend's concert calendar includes a festival of cutting edge hip hop and R&B and a by-now classic indie rock band. Contributor Mara Davis joins host emeritus Steve Goss for a look ahead with Mara's Music Mix.

While this weekend's conventions, games and festivals are taking over the city, Atlanta's clubs and halls are playing host to some dreamy indie rock and a piano-pounding singer with a sense of humor.

Contributor Mara Davis and host emeritus Steve Goss take a look at the concert calendar with "Mara's Music Mix."

Mike Burton has made his mark on jazz and pop. Usually on saxophone, he is an accomplished instrumentalist, touring with big names like Mary J. Blige and Jill Scott.

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More recently, he has dedicated his time to his own music. This Friday, he celebrates the release of his new album with a concert with the Good Times Brass Band.