Listen Up: African American Music Appreciation Month
Ed. Note: Memphis Music Hub specialist Jayne Ellen White put together playlists focused on Black music in Memphis, with some context for each. I've also embedded some posts from the Rock 'n' Soul Museum's Instagram coverage of Memphis music legacy moments.
Black women and men invented rock 'n' roll, authored the blues, and gave the world the soul music that put Memphis on the map. They defined American Jazz, created hip- hop, rap, funk, and R&B.
Black women and men invented rock 'n' roll, authored the blues, and gave the world the soul music that put Memphis on the map. They defined American Jazz, created hip- hop, rap, funk, and R&B.
Memphis Music Feature: Talibah Safiya
Ed. Note: Get to know Memphian Talibah Safiya and her music in this interview with contributor Wesley from February 2019.
Memphian To Meet: Jared Boyd aka DJ Bizzle Bluebland
Today’s Memphian To Meet is Jared "Jay B" Boyd aka DJ Bizzle Bluebland.
Memphis Dance Parties Now In Your Living Room: The Memphis Music Hub DJ Series
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Push back the couches, roll up the rug, and grab your dancing shoes, because Memphis virtual dance parties continue this Friday, streaming live on The Internet.
On April 17, the Memphis Music Hub launched a three-week DJ Series with four local DJs spinning Memphis music live from the lobby of the Cen
On April 17, the Memphis Music Hub launched a three-week DJ Series with four local DJs spinning Memphis music live from the lobby of the CenLive Music In Memphis This Month: 9 Shows to See in December
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Here are the top picks for live music events, concerts, and shows in Memphis this month.
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5
Drew & Ellie Holcomb’s Neighborly Christmas at Orpheum Theatre
Show 8 p.m. / $33+
How To Celebrate Leap Day 2020 In Memphis
Put on your blue and yellow, it's time for Leap Day. Celebrate the day that only comes but once every four years with a bunch of fun Memphis events this Saturday, February 29.
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Raphael Tenschert2020 Beale Street Music Festival Lineup Announcement
Ed. Note: All Memphis In May events for 2020, including Beale Street Music Festival, International Salute to Ghana, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and the Great American River Run have been cancelled for 2020. The festival will return bigger and better than ever in 2021.
Who Is Playing At Beale Street Music Festival?
Update March 19, 2020: All Memphis In May events for 2020, including Beale Street Music Festival, International Salute to Ghana, the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest, and the Great American River Run have been postponed until fall 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 27, festival organizers will announce new dates for the event and also provide information on refunds.
Ed.ABCs of Memphis In May
Oh, how we love Memphis In May International Festival!
It's necessary to take it back to preschool and sing our ABCs—aka a handy list of tips and tricks of what you need to know before you enjoy Memphis In May.
May is Memphis’ month-long civic celebration of music, barbecue, and ridiculous good times. Here's a brief overview of events: