Experience the soulful energy of Memphis as the Stax Museum of American Soul Music proudly presents the 926 Stax Music Academy Alumni Band during our Live In Studio A: Summer Series! The 926 Stax Music Academy Alumni Band features talented singers and musicians who graduated from the world-renowned Stax Music Academy and are now attending
Continue Reading nextComing soon to the Stax Museum: Blues Power! Celebrating the Legacy of Albert King — a limited-time photo exhibit honoring one of the most influential voices in blues history. From his groundbreaking sound and signature left-handed guitar style to his transformative years at Stax Records, the exhibit explores Albert King’s lasting impact on blues, soul, and
Continue Reading nextThis special event is an evening with David Porter, featuring a conversation on the making of his autobiography, The Soul Man: Life of Songwriter David Porter, along with stories behind ten photographs from the Stax Museum collection. A book signing will follow, with copies available for purchase on-site. As the first staff songwriter at Stax
Continue Reading nextJoin us for our monthly Family Day at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, with FREE museum admission from 1–4 p.m.! This month’s event features special programming in partnership with the American Red Cross Mid-South Tennessee Chapter. This community-centered afternoon offers something for all ages. Enjoy music, food trucks, arts and crafts, games, and interactive
Continue Reading nextJoin us on March 25th at 6 PM tocelebrate the closing of the Bettye Crutcher exhibit, “Bettye’s Bin,” by honoring her legacy and strengthening the network of women building careers in Memphis music. Bettye Crutcher was Stax Records’ only female staff songwriter, and her story is a powerful reminder of why community and access matter
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