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With memorable hits emanating from Memphis musicians, it’s no surprise that movie studios like to feature Memphis music on the big screen. Isaac Hayes ( SHAFT) and Three 6 Mafia ( Hustle…
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While Memphis isn’t the birthplace of the blues, it is the genre’s home. W.C. Handy launched the blues into the mainstream when he published the first blues song, “Memphis Blues,” in 1912. Ever since, Memphis has been a hub for the genre and its…
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Memphis loves our neighbors, and we loved seeing you at Oasis Arts & Eats Festival 2024. Until we see you again, scroll to see events and experiences coming up in the Bluff City.
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Memphis music has always had roots in the gospel tradition. From iconic artists including The Staple Singers, Al Green and Elvis Presley, to the genres they helped define (including rock 'n' roll and soul), gospel has long been a source of…
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From pioneers Three 6 Mafia and 8 Ball and MJG to contemporaries including Moneybagg Yo and Yo Gotti, Memphis has helped shape hip-hop into music’s most popular genre – and established Memphis and Southern rap as important sub-genres. Memphis rap…