Photo Gallery: Soulsville Foundation Power of Music Honors
The foundation honored Wu-Tung Clan, which is headlining the Riverbeat Music Festival this weekend, with the 2026 Global Impact Award.
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April 2026
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5 must-see concerts in May
May is a notable month for music in Memphis.
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Classic hip-hop stars bring Memphis influences back to the bluff for Riverbeat
Hip-hop groups De La Soul, Wu-Tang Clan and Salt-N-Pepa all drew on Memphis sounds for their 1980s/1990s breakthroughs. They bring those sounds home at the Riverbeat Music Festival.
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Ask the Memphian: Where did Elvis live before Graceland?
Everyone knows Elvis lived at Graceland. But before this, he spent 13 months at 1034 Audubon Drive, during one of the most consequential periods of his career.
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‘All these shining stars’ — Keeping up with Memphis’ music family, the Whalums
The Whalums have a rich musical history. Here’s how the latest generation of Whalum musicians have carried on their family’s legacy — while also carving out their own distinct and distinguished careers.
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Grind City Amp’s grand opening kicks off with a free concert
Grind City Amp’s official grand opening on Saturday, April 25, will feature a free concert of Memphis-area musicians, but you can catch another concert a few days earlier.
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Memphis’ forgotten figures: Jimmie Lunceford
You might not have heard of Jimmie Lunceford, a jazz musician and band leader. But in the 1930s, this Memphian was a major star.
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5 must-see concerts (and a festival) for April
April is full of opportunities to see multiple Memphis musicians on the bills of local venues. The month also includes the debut of a local venue and the return of a local festival.
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March 2026
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Embracing Memphis: Why an acclaimed poet shares his passion for writing in his adopted home
Award-winning poet and U of M professor Marcus Wicker has been in Memphis for nearly a decade. Here’s how he developed a passion for poetry, and why he’s sharing it with the community.
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8Ball — along with GloRilla, Three 6 Mafia and other Memphis musicians — recognized by Tennessee Legislature
February 2027 is set to be Tennessee’s first Tennessee Songwriter Month. 8Ball was recognized for his significant cultural impact and as a pioneer of Memphis hip-hop.
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February 2026
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Luke White Memorial Fund will support emerging Memphis musicians
A grant fund named in honor of Luke White will be announced on Friday during a special event at B-Side Memphis.
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Free jazz concerts return to Ben Hooks Library
Overton Park Shell’s outreach program Shell on Wheels will host 5 Fridays of Jazz for the 10th year.
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Arts Beat: If there’s music, there’s probably a Memphian involved
Memphis had quite the showing at this year’s Grammy Awards.
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November 2025
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Todd Snider was a singular songwriter and a voice for outcasts and underdogs
“Todd Snider launched his career in Memphis, and then reinvented himself a decade later. For his last 20 years, there was no songwriter quite like him.”
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Memphians remember musician Todd Snider, nomad storyteller who launched career from local bar
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September 2025
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Adventurous array of underground rock will fill the Memphis air for Gonerfest 22
A Memphis festival this week includes ‘70s Zambian psychedelic rock, early ‘80s Georgia post-punk, Moroccan “desert blues,” Rhode Island noise-rock, Chicago power-pop, soulful New Orleans garage-rock, U.K. and Australian singer-songwriters and Pacific Northwest indie mainstays.
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August 2025
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True crime, ‘Sweeney Todd’ and ‘LaZer Divas’ show up in Opera Memphis’ new season
A new season of Opera Memphis starts at libraries, farmers markets and festivals.
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Memphis Movies This Week: ‘Jaws’ at 50, peak Prince on IMAX
As the “summer blockbuster” concept took hold, “Jaws” was widely credited — or blamed — with birthing the concept.
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Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan and more coming to Memphis stages in June
Third Eye Blind, Ashanti, Ja Rule and other artists are also scheduled to perform. Here’s a roundup of concerts coming to the Memphis area in June.
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July 2025
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Recent Memphis college grad releases debut album
“A lot of people (criticize) Memphis, including Memphians,” singer Zoë Dominguez said. “But because of that, people really want to try and make it better. That’s what I’m all about.”
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From GloRilla to Kane Brown, here are five must-see concerts coming to Memphis in July
A soul/punk trio from Baltimore, a Texas country singer-songwriter and top-selling rock acts from the late 1990s and early 2000s are coming to a stage near you in July.
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June 2025
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Southwest to revitalize theater and music buildings
Students will gain the opportunity to pursue entertainment degrees and access to more entertainment internships, mentorships and hands-on training.
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May 2025
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Memphis featured in new Steve Aoki music video
Before his performance at Riverbeat Music Festival, DJ Steve Aoki and former Florida Georgia Line singer Tyler Hubbard made some stops at Memphis hotspots to film the music video for their new song.
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Gallery: See photos from Riverbeat Music Festival Day 3
The third day of Riverbeat Music Festival included performances from Benson Boone, DJ Jazzy Jeff, Anderson .Paak and more.
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Gallery: See photos from Riverbeat Music Festival Day 2
The second day of Riverbeat Music Festival included performances from Cage the Elephant, Public Enemy, The Killers and more.
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Gallery: See photos from Riverbeat Music Festival Day 1
The first day of Riverbeat Music Festival saw performances from Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Steve Aoki and more.
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