Thanks to B.B. King’s relentless touring schedule – appearing in 342 shows in 1956 – he was known worldwide as …
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Opened in 1945 when there were not many other African-American-owned businesses in Indianola, Club Ebony has succeeded through three owners …
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Before 1895, Dockery Plantation was, like much of the Delta at the time, a swampy tangle of gum and cypress …
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When the Grammy board searched for the most appropriate location to build its first museum outside L.A., they could have …
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Working as newspaper reporters in 1978 in Greenville, Mississippi, David Saltz and I jumped on a last-minute media invite to …
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Levitt Shell hosts 50 concerts each year, with performances by national and international touring acts. You will not want to …
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The annual Beale Street Music Festival runs from May 3-5, with performances by Dave Matthews Band, The Killers, Gary Clark …
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Blues music is a uniquely American art form. Every year, The Blues Foundation aims to keep this style alive through …
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Winter will be upon us soon, and for Memphis music fans this means the chance to see some prominent acts …
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The Memphis Music Hall of Fame recently inducted seven new members, including Aretha Franklin. Have you heard of the other …
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On Sept. 15, the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) kicks off its 2018-19 concert season with a show by beatboxing …
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The National Civil Rights Museum’s popular outdoor concert series is back again, bringing another month of free soul, jazz and …
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A Mid-South man has sparked the latest social media viral trend. It all started when Bart Orr, a 26-year-old musician …
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Memphis is known for its one-of-a-kind musical influencers. So, who’s the next big act to emerge from the Bluff City?
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Watch TV or movies, or stop by the supermarket, and you’ll probably hear a melody created by Lamont Dozier.
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Saxophonist and singer Kenneth Whalum III has recently released highly anticipated new music. The Bluff City native and Grammy winner …
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Nine-year-old rap sensation Queen Diamond of Arlington, Tennessee, is gaining national attention for her lyrical stylings
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In July, more than 200 local teens and parents attended a citywide, first-of-its-kind youth choir workshop facilitated by respected, award-winning …
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Do you eat, sleep and breathe the trap music genre? For one night only, YOU could be a trap star. …