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My City, My Soul – Goldie Dee Collins + Micah Winter-Cole

In the battle against a (recently declared unconstitutional law) that tried to restrict drag performances in Tennessee, Friends of George’s […]

 

My City, My Soul – Oakley Weddle

In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we […]

 

My City, My Soul – Ladia Yates

In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we […]

 

My City, My Soul – Dr. SunAh M. Laybourn

In our city, “soul” isn’t just a word. It’s a feeling, it’s a movement, it’s a vibe. As Memphians, we […]

 

Meet Ari Morris: Your Favorite Rapper’s Favorite Mixer

By Katie Kelly If you listen to just the first thirty seconds of Moneybagg Yo’s smash hit “Time Today” you […]

 

The Women of Unapologetic

When a group like Unapologetic goes against the norm and actually has strong, powerful women helping to build, nurture, and grow their creative endeavors, those women deserve to be celebrated.

 

5 Questions with McKenzii Webster

By Jayne Ellen White The music industry has traditionally lacked female creative minds. In fact, women represent percentages in the […]

 

Bridging the Gap: 5 Contemporary Women Artists for Fans of Memphis Music Legends

While the music industry has often been criticized as a boy’s club (and for good reason), women in Memphis have been at the forefront of various genres since the very beginning. In the 1930s, Memphis Minnie earned a reputation as one of the country’s most formidable guitar players, prompting […]

 

Making a Splash: Nubian Mermaid Adventures by Queen Titilé Keskessa

Queen Titilé Keskessa didn’t originally identify as an author. Originally from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and now as a Memphian, Keskessa […]

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