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Thanks to B.B. King’s relentless touring schedule – appearing in 342 shows in 1956 – he was known worldwide as…

Opened in 1945 when there were not many other African-American-owned businesses in Indianola, Club Ebony has succeeded through three owners…

Before 1895, Dockery Plantation was, like much of the Delta at the time, a swampy tangle of gum and cypress…

When the Grammy board searched for the most appropriate location to build its first museum outside L.A., they could have…

Working as newspaper reporters in 1978 in Greenville, Mississippi, David Saltz and I jumped on a last-minute media invite to…

Levitt Shell hosts 50 concerts each year, with performances by national and international touring acts. You will not want to miss these artists playing at the Shell’s concert series this summer in Overton Park:

The annual Beale Street Music Festival runs from May 3-5, with performances by Dave Matthews Band, The Killers, Gary Clark Jr. and Cardi B. It gives Memphians a chance to see some of music’s biggest acts perform in Tom Lee Park.

Blues music is a uniquely American art form. Every year, The Blues Foundation aims to keep this style alive through the International Blues Challenge. The multi-day event has been going on all week and is one of the world’s largest gatherings of blues musicians.

Winter will be upon us soon, and for Memphis music fans this means the chance to see some prominent acts come to town. Don’t miss these three concerts in early 2019:

The Memphis Music Hall of Fame recently inducted seven new members, including Aretha Franklin. Have you heard of the other six inductees?

On Sept. 15, the Germantown Performing Arts Center (GPAC) kicks off its 2018-19 concert season with a show by beatboxing legend Bobby McFerrin. But the superstar vocalist isn’t the only big act to take the stage at GPAC in the near future.

The National Civil Rights Museum’s popular outdoor concert series is back again, bringing another month of free soul, jazz and oldies music to Memphis.

A Mid-South man has sparked the latest social media viral trend. It all started when Bart Orr, a 26-year-old musician and producer from Southaven, posted his rendition of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” on his Instagram account.

Memphis is known for its one-of-a-kind musical influencers. So, who’s the next big act to emerge from the Bluff City?

Watch TV or movies, or stop by the supermarket, and you’ll probably hear a melody created by Lamont Dozier.

Saxophonist and singer Kenneth Whalum III has recently released highly anticipated new music. The Bluff City native and Grammy winner completely wrote, sang and produced his entire album, “Broken Land.” He credits Memphis as an inspiration for the album.

Nine-year-old rap sensation Queen Diamond of Arlington, Tennessee, is gaining national attention for her lyrical stylings

In July, more than 200 local teens and parents attended a citywide, first-of-its-kind youth choir workshop facilitated by respected, award-winning gospel recording artist Jonathan Nelson.

Do you eat, sleep and breathe the trap music genre? For one night only, YOU could be a trap star. TRAP Karaoke is making a stop in the Bluff City on Friday, June 2 at the New Daisy Theatre.