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04/01/20

Five women who rock in Memphis

Feeling like your usual playlists are a little heavy on the dudes? Craving the sounds of some of Memphis’ raddest women? Look no further. Here’s an introduction to five Memphis women who rock. 1. Liz Brasher Bringing together the sounds of her longtime home of Memphis and her birthplace of rural North Carolina, Liz Brasher…

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04/01/20

Soul Is with MadameFraankie

Soul. We all know that Memphis is the birthplace of soul music, but this idea is much bigger than that. It’s about generosity and kindness, activism and spirit, creativity and curiosity. In this series, we ask Memphis artists to talk about what soul means to them. @MadameFraankie on Instagram ‘Soul’ is the part that makes…

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04/01/20

Soul Is with Preauxx

Soul. We all know that Memphis is the birthplace of soul music, but this idea is much bigger than that. It’s about generosity and kindness, activism and spirit, creativity and curiosity. In this series, we ask Memphis artists to talk about what soul means to them. Stuntarious Vol. IV by Unapologetic What is SOUL to…

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04/01/20

Soul Is with Brandon Kinder, The Wealthy West

Soul. We all know that Memphis is the birthplace of soul music, but this idea is much bigger than that. It’s about generosity and kindness, activism and spirit, creativity and curiosity. In this series, we ask Memphis artists to talk about what soul means to them. It’s hard not to think about Memphis when I…

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03/25/19

A Brief History of Memphis Music

No discussion about American music can be complete without a discussion about Memphis. Memphis is, hands-down, home to much of what we know as modern American music. Soul, gospel, rhythm and blues, rock ‘n’ roll, and other genres of music all have their roots in the city. Three specific landmarks exist in the city as a tribute…

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02/18/19

How Music Continues to Shape and Grow Memphis Tourism

There’s no denying it — music defines Memphis. Roam the internet for stories about the nation’s top music cities, and Memphis always seems to make the list. That’s because we’re known as the home of blues, soul, rockabilly and rock ’n’ roll. And don’t ignore the fact that Memphis stays fresh by being a hub of…

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05/07/18

The top music venues in Memphis that you have to check out!

There’s no doubt that Memphis is steeped in music history. After all, it’s the birthplace of rock ‘n’ roll and the home of the blues. There’s been live music played on Beale Street since the 1860s, and if you stroll down the famous street today, you’ll see the stars of artists who were born, lived…

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04/09/18

14 reasons why upcoming songwriters need to move to Memphis!

Memphis is a great place to call home no matter what, but for aspiring musicians, it’s particularly special. Memphis has become a mecca for musicians for many reasons. We have our share of musical landmarks, as famous artists like Elvis Presley, B.B. King, Otis Redding and more have called Memphis home. But present-day Memphis is…

Memphis

02/14/18

Boo Mitchell talks about Willie Mitchell’s impact on popular music

It’s no secret that Memphis has a history of amazing musicians. But did you know the impact Memphian music has on popular music? GRAMMY Award-winning engineer Boo Mitchell talks about his father Willie Mitchell’s continued influence on artists like the Talking Heads, Tina Turner, Wu-Tang Clan, and even Kanye West. It’s amazing to see the reach…

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