Lois Reitzes talks with Dr. James Chappuis about the exhibition "Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel" on view at the Westside Cultural Arts Center; pianist Lara Downes about her new recording label, Rising Sun Music, which aims to elevate the work of Black composers; and Emory University professor and historian Ruby Lal about her new book “Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan.” The work focuses on Nur Jahan, an empress that ruled the Mughal Empire, which consisted of much of what is now modern-day India.

Lois Reitzes talks with Dr. James Chappuis about the exhibition "<a href="https://www.westsideartscenter.com/sistine-chapel/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel</a>" on view at the Westside Cultural Arts Center; pianist Lara Downes about her new recording label, <a href="http://www.laradownes.com/rising-sun" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Rising Sun Music</a>, which aims to elevate the work of Black composers; and Emory University professor and historian Ruby Lal about her new book “<a href="https://rubylal.com/books/empress/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Empress: The Astonishing Reign of Nur Jahan.</a>” The work focuses on Nur Jahan, an empress that ruled the Mughal Empire, which consisted of much of what is now modern-day India.

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.