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    Morning Becomes Eclectic

    John Legend Explores the Underground

    Novena Carmel
    Novena Carmel
    Hand-Picked MusicIndie / AltSoul / Funk
    John Legend's work has often straddled the worlds of activism and entertainment and his latest project is no different.
    John Legend's work has often straddled the worlds of activism and entertainment and his latest project is no different.
    Jan 28, 2016

    John Legend's work has often straddled the worlds of activism and entertainment and his latest project is no different. At the Sundance Film Festival we got a chance to speak to Legend, and his producing partner Mike Jackson, about their one-hour drama series Underground, which tells the story of the Underground Railroad. It premieres on WGN America on March 9.

    Photo: Duston Todd

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        Jason Bentley

        Host, Metropolis

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        Rachel Reynolds

        Producer, 'Morning Becomes Eclectic'

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