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The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is a museum located in Memphis, Tennessee, at 926 East McLemore Avenue, the original location of Stax Records.Stax launched and supported the careers of artists such as Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Sam & Dave, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Wilson Pickett, Albert King, William Bell, Eddie Floyd, Jean Knight, Mable ...
Over a decade later the Stax Museum of American Soul Music operated by the non-profit, Soulsville Foundation, was constructed at the site and opened in 2003. A replica of the original building, the Stax Museum features exhibits on the history of Stax and soul music in general, and hosts various music-related community programs and events.
Stax Museum of American Soul Music will celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2023 with a variety of concerts, programming and outreach efforts.
926 E. McLemore Ave.; staxmuseum.com The Stax Museum of American Soul Music is the world’s only museum dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Stax Records and American soul music ...
The series follows Stax Records, a record label that ushered in artists, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Booker T. & the M.G.'s, The Staple Singers and Sam & Dave; The label went from being an outsider to one of the most influential producers of music, with an impact even after the label has gone.
Stax Museum head Jeff Kollath is leaving to become the executive director of the new Sultana Disaster Museum in Marion, Arkansas. ... Being able to celebrate the Stax legacy and share the music ...
The Soulsville Foundation operates Stax Music Academy and the adjacent Stax Museum at 926 McLemore Avenue. [ 3 ] [ 4 ] Situated on the historic grounds of the former Stax Records , where legendary artists like Otis Redding , Isaac Hayes , and Booker T. & the MGs once recorded, the academy is steeped in musical history and heritage.
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