Anita Baker Slayed My Life, Fantasia Inspired an Altar Call and Trick Daddy Was King at Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival [Updated]

Updated, June 18, 2018 8:30 a.m.: The Root was a media sponsor of this event.

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