OUR MISSION

Empowering
global communities
through the Arts
and Sciences.

Kid Capri

James Brown Family
Get Down 

ATLANTA, SURPRISE, SURPRISE!!

The James Brown Family Foundation is excited to bring the “GET DOWN,” a tribute to The Godfather of Soul, hosted by the legendary Dj Kid Capri, on May 20th, 2023!.

  • Food Trucks
  • Bar
  • DJs
  • JB Memorabilia
  • Free Parking

You skate? Bring yours! (Not required) We rolling and dancing to the sounds of Kid Capri, mixing the old school with the new school to a Special Celebrity Guest-list, and YOU!

HOURS: 7pm – 1am

LOCATION
2339 Brannen Rd SE, Atlanta, GA 30316

Annual JBFF EVENT

Turkey Drive

This annual Turkey Drive was established by our father decades ago in Augusta, Georgia. We now duplicate the same event in many communities around the country.

Annual JBFF EVENT

Holiday Toy Drive

The Christmas Holiday Toy Drive was another favorite event of our father. The joy on the faces of the children as he handed them their toys was truly a thrill. We now raise enough funds and toy donations to give away multiple gifts to each child!

J.A.M.P.

James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils (J.A.M.P.) is a Musical, instrumental, initiative year-round hub designed for the youth to discover their musical ability to “Staying on the Good Foot.” Founder Deanna Brown-Thomas, daughter of the Late “Godfather of Soul” collaborated with various educational consultants and music educators across the country to form this awesome melodic, educational academy. Headquartered in Augusta, Georgia— the stomping grounds to the Late James Brown, the hardest-working man in the business— J.A.M.P. is a non-profit musical village that operates solely on small grants, donations and tuition. J.A.M.P’s intentions are to motivate, educate and inspire children through the universal language of music and enrich their hidden musical abilities.

SPRING SESSIONS

Saturday JAMP Sessions are in full swing! Check out the dates on the JAMP page.

SUMMER SESSION

It’s official Summer Session have been anounced! Our scholarships are available for students on a first come, first serve basis.

DOWNLOADS

Download all essential J.A.M.P. documents such as applications, calendar, and more.

Annual JBFF EVENT

Annual JAMPcert

The annual JAMPcert has been going on for a decade long! This year will be the 11th! We’re proud to have the celebratory event showcasing all the talent JAMP students and have developed over the course of many sessions.

SHOP

Shop the latest collectible items from the JBFF online store.

The James Brown Family Historical Tour

The James Brown Family Historical Tour run once a week on Saturdays from 11 a.m. until 12:45 p.m. The tour begins at the Augusta Museum of History. Along with a guide, the bus tour visit sites that are significant to the history of James Brown growing up and living in Augusta.

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"Get Up Offa That Thing" a song written and performed by James Brown and was released in 1976 as a two-part single. It reached #4 on the R&B chart, briefly returning Brown to the Top Ten after a year's absence and #45 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song's lyrics urge listeners to "Get up offa that thing and dance 'til you feel better."

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During the 1960s Brown was known as “Soul Brother Number One.” His hit recordings of that decade have often been associated with the emergence of the Black Arts and black nationalist movements.

#JamesBrown #jbff #blackmusic #soulmusic #soulbrother
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During the 1960s Brown was known as “Soul Brother Number One.” His hit recordings of that decade have often been associated with the emergence of the Black Arts and black nationalist movements.

#JamesBrown #jbff #blackmusic #soulmusic #soulbrother

THANK YOU TO ALL

Our Supporters

JBFF TESTIMONIES

Cedric The Entertainer

“So awesome to have had you (Deanna) and the students of J.A.M.P. on set. Keep up the great work!”

Reverend Al Sharpton

“J.A.M.P. (James Brown Academy of Musik Pupils) is to me is the music legacy of James Brown.”