Daily News | Philly music legend James Mtume to get a ceremonial road sign on Wharton Street
, on WBLS-FM for nearly 20 years.His son Faulu Mtume said the street sign will ensure his legacy — and the memories they share — lives on.
The street that will be ceremoniously renamed James Mtume Way is located near Mtume’s childhood home at 1526 Wharton St. Philadelphia radio host and music business veteran Dyana Williams, whose friendship with Mtume spanned over 50 years, will host the May ceremony. Faulu said he wants to celebrate his grandfather Jimmy Heath in equal measure, and he hopes their family name continues to inspire artists for years to come.
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