EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 21 MIN
Reverend Millard Southern III - Music, Faith, Democracy, and Community
from Creative Cafe · host Arts Council
On this episode, Kristen Chesak sits down with Reverend Millard Southern III—pastor of historic Allen Chapel AME Church, accomplished trumpeter, scholar, and community leader. Together they discuss the powerful connection between music, faith, democracy, and community, including Rev. Southern’s work bringing world class cultural experiences to Kalamazoo such as a recent appearance by jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. In the second half of the show, they explore his newest project made possible through an Arts Fund grant: bringing the renowned Spelman College Glee Club to Kalamazoo for “A New Song,” an inspiring evening of music, culture, and collaboration. Tune in for a conversation about leadership, creativity, and the transformative power of the arts.Creative Cafe is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. Home - KalamazooArts.org
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On this episode, Kristen Chesak sits down with Reverend Millard Southern III—pastor of historic Allen Chapel AME Church, accomplished trumpeter, scholar, and community leader. Together they discuss the powerful connection between music, faith, democracy, and community, including Rev. Southern’s work bringing world class cultural experiences to Kalamazoo such as a recent appearance by jazz legend Wynton Marsalis. In the second half of the show, they explore his newest project made possible thr...
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