There are 4 article(s) tagged Omar Higgins:

• April 2023

  • ‘Omar Forever:’ Late punk, reggae artist honored with Brass Note

    “Omar, in the grand scheme of things, was a young guy. I think what pushed him over the edge into the top 10 nominees was that he was so innovative and engaged around town in the community,” said a member of the Beale Street Brass Notes committee. 

    By Sam Shansky April 19, 2023

• May 2019

  • Festival to honor musician Omar Higgins

    Memphis Mojo Festival organizers say the event will include an entertainment and arts industry expo on Oct. 2-4, with concerts taking place Oct. 5 to 6.

    By Jared Boyd May 08, 2019

  • Mourners gather to say goodbye to local musician Omar Higgins

    Members of the local music community gathered to pay their respects to Memphis musician Omar Higgins during his funeral Tuesday at Clayborn Temple.

    By Jared Boyd May 01, 2019

• April 2019

  • Memphis musician Omar Higgins’ funeral set for Clayborn Temple

    Omar Higgins, leader of reggae band Chinese Connection Dub Embassy and hardcore punk band Negro Terror, died April 18 at the age of 37.

    By Elle Perry April 25, 2019