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01/03/23

Remembering Gangsta Boo: The Trailblazing Hip-Hop Queen of Memphis

Gangsta Boo, the Queen of Memphis and a legendary figure in hip hop, left an enduring legacy that continues to resonate deeply within the music community. Born Lola Chantrelle Mitchell on August 7, 1979, in the Whitehaven neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee, she emerged as one of the most influential female rappers in Southern hip hop,…

Memphis

01/02/23

2022’s Best Memphis Music Moments

By Jayne Ellen White “Let me get everybody up on they feet. We fin’ to go in the Memphis way!”  Those were the the words in which Memphian GloRilla opened her American Music Awards performance in November of this year. The North Memphis crunk rapper took the AMA’s stage in Los Angeles, days after receiving…

Culture

12/11/22

12 Memphis Holiday Songs to Get You in the Christmas Spirit

It is officially that time! Time to trim the tree, stock up on all your favorite holiday foods and beverages, and get that holiday playlist going. There is nothing like engaging in holiday festivities and crafts with the right kind of music playing. Luckily for you, there are tons of great Memphis holiday songs to…

Culture

12/07/22

Memphis Music Gift Guide

While there is certainly truth in the old adage about it being better to give than receive, that doesn’t mean that finding gifts doesn’t come with its own set of headaches. Finding the perfect gift for a loved one doesn’t need to be an added stressor during this already hectic time, though, especially if you…

Culture

11/14/22

Three Memphis Arts Organization Committed to Developing Young Talent

We are indeed in the season of giving, and Memphis‘ many art institutions continue to provide! With a growing number of businesses and arts organizations catering to the youth, the Bluff City will never lack world-class talent!From dance to theater to music, here are three art institutes that are working dilligently to support the next…

Arts

11/10/22

NutRemix, a Memphis-Centric Holiday Tradition, Celebrates 20 Years of Performances

Since first combining R&B and country to create rock ‘n’ roll in the 1950s, Memphians have a long and proud tradition of “remixing” disparate artforms into a unified whole. For the past 20 years, the New Ballet Ensemble has continued this tradition by reimagining Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s holiday classic “The Nutcracker” as a unique marriage of…

Culture

10/31/22

November Shows Not to Miss

As the winter approaches, there are no signs of cooling down when it comes to great live music offerings. Locations such as Lafayette’s Music Room, Crosstown’s Green Room, Minglewood Hall, and FedEx Forum are just a few spots that will be bringing you some of the best performances in the next month, from the long-awaited…

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