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Scenic Roots - Thu 6/13/24

By Ray Bassett
Published June 14, 2024 at 1:07 AM EDT
Scenic Roots - Thu 6/13/24
  • Inversion Vocal Ensemble for this Juneteenth in Chattanooga.
  • Honoring Negro League baseball, in Chattanooga and beyond.
  • The Southside Juneteenth Jubilee; The True Athlete Project.
  • These voices - and more - on this edition of “Scenic Roots.”

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