11/02/23
In the battle against a (recently declared unconstitutional law) that tried to restrict drag performances in Tennessee, Friends of George’s and the Memphis drag community stepped up. Rolling Stone interviewed Friends of George’s, a group with some deep Memphis roots. They’ve named themselves after George’s Disco, a 1970s-80s gay club on Madison Avenue that used…
10/31/23
In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we wear soul with pride. Our city isn’t just the birthplace of musical icons or the city where food, music, and culture come to life. Our city’s soul is described by generosity that knows no bounds and the…
09/22/23
In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we wear soul with pride. Our city isn’t just the birthplace of musical icons or the city where food, music, and culture come to life. Our city’s soul is described by generosity that knows no bounds…
09/13/23
In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we wear soul with pride. Our city isn’t just the birthplace of musical icons or the city where food, music, and culture come to life. Our city’s soul is described by generosity that knows no bounds…
06/28/23
By Katie Kelly If you listen to just the first thirty seconds of Moneybagg Yo’s smash hit “Time Today” you notice something. From the booming production and twinkling synths to the smooth delivery of Bagg’s braggadocious verses, everything – and I mean every little thing – comes together perfectly. It’s the musical equivalence of a…
05/26/23
When a group like Unapologetic goes against the norm and actually has strong, powerful women helping to build, nurture, and grow their creative endeavors, those women deserve to be celebrated.
03/24/22
By Jayne Ellen White The music industry has traditionally lacked female creative minds. In fact, women represent percentages in the single digits in most sectors of the music industry, and seeing more examples of women thriving in the space in Memphis is a testament to our growing music culture and identity. Meet Memphian McKenzii Webster,…
03/16/22
While the music industry has often been criticized as a boy’s club (and for good reason), women in Memphis have been at the forefront of various genres since the very beginning. In the 1930s, Memphis Minnie earned a reputation as one of the country’s most formidable guitar players, prompting blues legend Big Bill Broonzy to say that she could “pick a guitar and sing as good as any man I’ve ever heard.” In the 1950s, Cordell Jackson became the first woman to produce, arrange, engineer, and promote music on her own rock and roll label.
08/27/21
Queen Titilé Keskessa didn’t originally identify as an author. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and now as a Memphian, Keskessa hasn’t just stepped into the profession–she’s made a splash! Her first book, Nubian Mermaid Adventures: Maka Makes New Friends is the first out of a series to come and isn’t just full of beautiful art…
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