Arts & Culture

Playing solo: Local musician tackles business on her own

Entrepreneurs highlight opportunity and pitfalls of the Memphis music industry

Ioby effort helps with Soulsville USA amphitheater

Memphis Black Arts Alliance serves as talent starting point

The Memphis Black Arts Alliance serves as a gateway to Soulsville USA and the South Memphis area where it works as a starting point for black creative talent in the community.

Music in the City explores the future of Memphis music

Join High Ground and EPIcenter for Music in the City on the evening of February 23. This speaker event will offer a discussion on the future of music entrepreneurship in Memphis. Register for free today to be a part of the conversation. 

Nonprofit aims to put Memphis music back on the national stage

Stax Music Academy provides family atmosphere for students

The Stax Music Academy has been teaching students musical and life lessons in a family atmosphere in the heart of the Soulsville USA neighborhood since its inception in 2000.

Entrepreneur’s love of technology and music helps musicians collaborate worldwide

Woods looks for music hope in Soulsville USA

Velisa Woods grew up in South Memphis. Today, she is back in the neighborhood where she is hopeful new support systems will give opportunities to the city’s young music talent.