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04/02/20

WAMM Coronavirus Resources

STATE AND FEDERAL SUPPORT Enhanced unemployment  If most of your income came from playing music, musicians are eligible for the increased unemployment benefits (additional $600/week). This also applies to freelancers and other independent contractors. Click here to apply in Tennessee.  SBA: Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Loan Advance In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small…

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04/02/20

Soul Is with Bailey Bigger

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. Soul is character. It’s that piece of truth inside…

Culture

04/01/20

Soul Is with Talibah Safiya

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. There’s this innate whisper in all humans to first…

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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…

Culture

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…

Culture

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…

Memphis

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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