The AM/DM podcast: Memphis on the music scene
In some ways, Memphis will always mean music.
But there have been questions about Memphis’ continuing role on the larger music scene as the industry’s infrastructure — labels, recording studios, A&R men — is largely located elsewhere.
The Grammy Awards, arguably the music industry’s biggest night, were held at the beginning of the month, and though there weren’t any Memphians who won a Grammy this year, Memphis was a strong throughline at the ceremonies.
Today, arts and culture editor Elle Perry joins us to talk about Memphis’ role on the national music scene.
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AM/DMMary Cashiola
Mary Cashiola has been a Memphis journalist for nearly two decades, beginning her career covering city government and local neighborhoods at the Memphis Flyer before being hired by Memphis Mayor A C Wharton’s administration.
Before joining The Daily Memphian, she was the managing editor of the Memphis Business Journal, which was named one of the top 10 Best Designed Newspapers in the world by the Society of News Design while she was there.
She also has a background in advertising, with a focus on higher education and the hospitality industry.
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