Chocolate Soul collection, 1995-2007

Summary

Creator:
Chocolate Soul
Date:
1995-2007
Extent:
3.75 Linear Feet 3 boxes, 1 oversize box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Chocolate Soul collection, ms4495, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains photographs, promotional materials, and artifacts relating to Chocolate Soul events and performances.

Biographical / historical:

The Chocolate Soul Musicfest began in 1994 as a popular Thursday music jam session at Atlanta's Yin Yang café. When the weekly event outgrew the space organizers turned it into a mobile festival dedicated to showcasing soul, rock, funk, and hip-hop music at venues around the city. Chocolate Soul helped to promote newly signed Atlanta artists from diverse genres and provided space for more well-known artists, like CeeLo Green and India.Arie, to introduce new material and grow their audiences.

By the late 1990s, Chocolate Soul continued to expand and moved into larger Atlanta venues like Center Stage and Variety Playhouse. The event began to feature national and international acts but continued to include local and regional performers. In between acts, DJ Kermit presented dance sets that became a staple of the event and created a unique energy for both preformers and attendees. In 2000, organizer Will Griggs launched the Chocolate Soul Musicfest Tour which traveled the show to major cities across the United States.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Chocolate Soul collection, ms4495, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.