03/27/25
From early 20th century icons such as Memphis Minnie to contemporary global superstars like Glorilla, women have always been essential to creating and defining the music of the Bluff City. In the year 2025, this remains as true as ever, with an unbelievable amount of female talent emerging from every conceivable corner of the musical…
03/13/25
In celebration of Women’s History Month, we knew that we wanted to take extra care to shine a light on our city’s many excellent female musicians, something that Women in Memphis Music has been doing regularly since early 2022. This seemed like a good time to catch-up with artist Miz Stefani, the creator and curator…
02/28/25
As the weather finally begins to heat up here in Memphis, so does the live music offerings! March is absolutely jam packed with great offerings from both touring national acts and locals alike, so we thought we’d help you navigate the coming deluge with 10 of our most anticipated upcoming live music events… 5 Fridays…
02/21/25
For over a century, Black musicians have been the backbone of Memphis’ world-renown music scene, making lasting contributions to the genres of blues, rock ‘n’ roll, soul, gospel, hip-hop, and everything in between. While these songs cover the gamut of human emotion, there are a treasure trove that speak directly to the Black experience in…
01/23/25
History and Origins Memphis soul music emerged in the 1960s and 1970s as a transformative genre blending rhythm and blues, gospel, and funk. Rooted in the city’s African American community, this distinctive style reflected the struggles and triumphs of the era. Anchored by labels like Stax Records, founded by Jim Stewart and Estelle Axton, Memphis…
01/16/25
Following the celebrated release of her transformative debut solo album, To Bend to the Will of a Dream That’s Being Fulfilled, Louisiana swamp soul artist Marcella Simien is set to unveil an extended edition on January 24. To celebrate the release, Marcella will perform at Crosstown Theater on January 25 in an exclusive co-bill show…
12/18/24
Happy holidays, ya’ll, and welcome to the final WAMM in Rotation of the year. We’ve been really feeling the spirit of giving over here, so we’re bringing you double our normal offering this month with 10 excellent Memphis holiday songs. From newly released tracks to tried-and-true favorites, here are some local songs that are sure…
12/05/24
Believe it or not, the holiday season is upon us again, which means that we will soon have a ton of great holiday concerts coming our way in the coming days and months. While it’s a near impossibility to document them all, we’ve rounded up ten of the best to circle on your calendar this…
11/27/24
Amidst the beautiful chaos of food, family, and friends, it can be easy to forget the unique place that Thanksgiving holds in our culture: an opportunity to slow down and take a moment to appreciate everything that is good and right with the world. In that spirit, we wanted to send some love to 10…
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