We visit with cultural icon Erykah Badu before her Atlanta performance on July 15 at State Farm Arena. Then, we talk photography with Oglethorpe University’s Christina Price Washington as part of our series, “The Art of Teaching.” Plus, we catch up with two of the hosts of the new WABE Studio’s podcast, “Democracy Vibe Check,” Gabriel Cruz and Cameron Katz, and we shine a light on artist Kevin Bongang in our series, “Speaking of Art.”

We visit with cultural icon Erykah Badu before her Atlanta performance on July 15 at State Farm Arena. Then, we talk photography with Oglethorpe University’s Christina Price Washington as part of our series, “The Art of Teaching.” Plus, we catch up with two of the hosts of the new WABE Studio’s podcast, “Democracy Vibe Check,” Gabriel Cruz and Cameron Katz, and we shine a light on artist Kevin Bongang in our series, “Speaking of Art.”

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.