Today, the Living Legends Foundation is celebrating the Heroes of Black Music & Culture. Join us in congratulating JAMAL AHMAD, syndicated radio host, our recognized “Hero Behind The Culture”.
Born and raised in Georgia, Jamal began his radio career in 1995 as a Morehouse College student Intern with Clark Atlanta University’s 91.9 WCLK. He took over the Groove Gumbo show which was renamed S.O.U.L. (Sounds of Universal Love) in 1997. Recognizing the importance of preserving and celebrating the culture of jazz and soul music, Jamal has built a rich legacy of serving the community through music and the arts.
Jamal’s award-winning show, The S.O.U.L. of Jazz is nationally syndicated through the African American Public Radio Consortium and he currently hosts the afternoon drive time show on WCLK 91.9FM. He is heard internationally on London’s Jazz FM on The Blueprint and with the U.K internet radio station Soul24/7.com.
He is a 30 year on-air DJ veteran, host & producer as well as music historian and curator. In 2014, he also became an artist and producer when he relaunched Paradigm World Productions, Inc. in honor of his mother, Dr. Rubye Byrd, who was a leader in education and had launched the original label in 1984. The first act featured was his own group, The Dangerfeel Newbies, who he formed with fellow radio figure, Mark Angel. They have released 2 full length albums, one EP and a slew of singles. They have also had their music featured on BET’s Being Mary Jane, licensed to Japanese record label Sweet Soul Records and legendary UK dance label Defected Records. They have produced radio documentaries celebrating the 50th anniversary of Marvin Gaye’s “What’s Going On” album and Nikki Giovanni’s seminal album “Truth Is On Its Way”.
Follow him on IG @damhalamaj and on FB @jahmad.
Jamal, the Living Legends Foundation recognizes your hard work and love for the culture. We see you and now others will too!
#livinglegendsfoundation #LivingLegend #HeroesBehindTheCulture #hero