Atlanta composer Carlos Simon shares the story behind his Juneteenth release, “Requiem for the Enslaved.” Plus, we hear about “String Awakening,” an upcoming performance from “Challenge the Stats” and their “Juneteenth Orchestra.”

Atlanta composer Carlos Simon shares the story behind his Juneteenth release, “Requiem for the Enslaved.” Plus, we hear about “String Awakening,” an upcoming performance from “Challenge the Stats” and their “Juneteenth Orchestra.”

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta’s creative world.

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.

The City Lights Collective

Discover the best of Atlanta's arts and culture on The City Lights Collective from WABE. Short stories, rich voices, and innovative ideas, presented by a team of local contributors. From music and theater to spoken word, food, film, and festivals, this is the pulse of Atlanta&rsquo;s creative world.