Melismatic Media
A fine arts museum, curated and authored by writer Amelia L. A. A. Kennedy
Author: Amelia Kennedy
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Atlanta has always pulsed to the sound of its own unique culture. In 2025, that energy was especially profound, as a new wave of artists cut across genres and expectations, blending trap with classical, punk with politics and folk with furvor. As 2026 approaches, the city’s creative heartbeat is louder and more unpredictable than ever.…
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Music enthusiasts know that music is as personal as a fingerprint. I asked my followers to share their favorite music genres, and the responses painted a fascinating portrait of how taste evolves across generations. From chart-topping hits to underground anthems, here’s how our audience’s preferences stack up by age. Ages 10–20: Pop Hearts, Indie Souls Listeners…
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After several years in Central Park during the spring, the Shaky Knees Music Festival has shifted both its date and home base. The festival, traditionally held in May, moved this year to Piedmont Park and was rescheduled for Sept. 19-21. Key Changes, Big Names Headliners include Friday night’s Deftones, Saturday’s My Chemical Romance and Sunday’s…
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Walking into Atlanta Violins feels like stepping into a workshop where history, music and craftsmanship converge. The shelves are lined with instruments in every size, from the tiniest violin meant for a three-year-old beginner to gleaming full-size instruments ready for professional hands. Within the beautifully musical clutter is Matthew Phillips, the craftsman whose skill and…
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Atlanta’s High Museum of Art is stepping into the spotlight this fall with two exhibitions that couldn’t be more different in style, yet both promise to entrance: one celebrates the theatrical genius of avant-garde fashion designers Viktor&Rolf, while the other brings long-overdue attention to the visionary, self-taught artist Minnie Evans. Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements Opening October 10, 2025, Viktor&Rolf. Fashion Statements transforms the…
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Hundreds of students at Kennesaw State University turned out to vote for their favorite local bands in the opening round of a new tournament-style music event. The competition, organized with help from Owl Radio and the Musicians Union, will award $500 to the top-voted band in October. Several groups took the stage, including Hot Dog…
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Melismatic Media was borne out of a lifelong adoration of the musical arts. I grew up surrounded by it—the sound of classical compositions echoing through my home, the hours of practice, the beauty I observed those around me create through sound. I first saw music as a connection that spans the generations of my family;…
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We follow the rhythm of Atlanta’s arts scene, from neighborhood galleries and grassroots performances to the grand stage of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. Our coverage moves in three beats: local arts, where community creativity takes center stage; the symphonic stage, where tradition and innovation converge; and musical news, keeping you attuned to the shifting currents of sound, both…
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