Marcus Anthony Sims) Smooth Jazz announcer,community activist and a spoken word artist. He is is currently employed at WJAB 90.9FM in Huntsville Alabama,a graduate of Alabama A&M and a member of the Art N Soul Society of Expression
Early life
Sims was born in Germany to a father serving in the army. He is the third child to Carol and Frank Sims, now divorced. He spent numerous years involved in organizational work and anchoring various community service projects (member:Pan Afrikan Alliance of Alabama A&M
In 1999 Marcus started work at WJAB 90.9Fm on the campus of Alabama A&M. Marcus approach to music has included smooth jazz, neo soul and acid jazz.
In 2000 Marcus started the "Irie Celebration" which is a local recognition of the life of reggae star Bob Marley. It is currently in its tenth year has been endorsed by The Marley family
In 2006, Marcus joined The Legendary ArtNSoul Society of Expression. Marcus often considered himself a supporter but recently in 2008 emerged as a spoken word favorite
In 2006 Marcus started the radio program called The Poetry Corner which features local national and international poets. Previous guests have included Nikki Giovanni, Saul Williams, Marc Lacy and many others.In 2011 The Poetry Corner received the National poetry Award for best poetry radio show.