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04/06/20

Five Questions with Mononeon

You might know Mononeon from his always creative, often hilarious social media presence – this guy can make a bass riff out of anything – but did you know that this Stax Music Academy alum is also the last bass player to collaborate with Prince? From his signature style to his musical genius, there’s a…

Culture

04/02/20

Five Questions with David Parks

After attending the University of Memphis, where he earned his bachelor’s in jazz performance, bassist David Parks was tapped to participate in MTV’s hit show ‘Making His Band.’ Shortly after, he started touring the world – with platinum recording artists Sean Kingston, Justin Bieber and Jason Derulo. He’s an in-demand bassist and a native Memphian…

Culture

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…

Culture

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…

Culture

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…

Culture

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…

Arts

03/25/20

Memphian Spotlight: DJ Pryor

We doubt you can get your kids on his waiting list, but DJ Pryor is the new principal at Memphis Daddy Day Care. #RealTalk His adorable—and hilarious—viral video has been viewed 57 million times across social media. It also showcases the role that millennial dads are playing in young households. Psychological research from families across…

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