Ambitious new collection aims to capture breadth of ‘Memphis Blues’
“The Memphis Blues Box,” a mammoth new collection that attempts to present a broader and deeper portrait of its subject than ever before, is a testament to what’s arguably the city’s most essential contribution to global culture. (Submitted)
This 534-song, 20-CD collection stitches a rich tapestry of a mostly lost Memphis, mapping the city, naming the infamous and celebrating the food.
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Chris Herrington covers the Memphis Grizzlies and writes about Memphis culture, food, and civic life. He lives in the Vollintine-Evergreen neighborhood of Midtown with his wife, two kids, and two dogs.
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