04/23/25
Memphis, Tennessee, renowned worldwide for its profound musical heritage, continues to shine brightly with the talent and voices of remarkable female artists. These influential Memphis female singers have profoundly shaped the city’s music scene, contributing to genres ranging from soul and blues to rock and hip-hop. Memphis is not just the birthplace of legendary musicians—it’s…
04/21/25
The summer line-up for this year’s Orion Financial Free Concert Series at the Overton Park Shell is now live! If you’re like us, few things are better in the Memphis summer than sitting in a lawn chair with a cold beverage and enjoying uniformly great (and free!) live music. As always, this season’s line-up is…
04/18/25
The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2025 was nothing short of spectacular, and Memphis was right at the heart of it! This year, the festival saw an incredible lineup of artists from Memphis, both legendary and rising stars, who brought their unique energy and unforgettable performances to the stage. GloRilla’s Electrifying Debut Making her…
04/17/25
Memphis music is truly unstoppable. Each month welcomes more and more incredible new projects. Here are just 5 we’re highlighting for April that we’ve had on repeat: PreauXX-“Lost Airpods” I seek therapy but never commit/I got trauma I could never forget/I got people who gon’ love me no matter/But watch the ones who gon’ hate…
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…
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