Renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee details his new song cycle “Rising” and explains why he commissioned six acclaimed African American composers to set poetry from giants of the Harlem Renaissance to song. Plus, our series “Speaking of Dance” highlights comedic burlesque dancer Shellie Schmals.

Renowned tenor Lawrence Brownlee details his new song cycle “Rising” and explains why he commissioned six acclaimed African American composers to set poetry from giants of the Harlem Renaissance to song. Plus, our series “Speaking of Dance” highlights comedic burlesque dancer Shellie Schmals.

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.