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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.
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 ...
Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. is an American documentary series directed and produced by Jamila Wignot. It corrects the history of Stax Records. [1] The documentary had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 10, 2024, where it won the TV Premiere Audience Award. [2] [3] [4] It premiered on May 20, 2024, on HBO. [5]
Kollath came to Stax having spent eight years working as curator of programs and exhibitions for the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison. He also worked as director of museum experience at the ...
Stax Museum of American Soul Music: Memphis: Shelby: West: Music - Industry: Museum about Stax Records, a major factor in the creation of the Southern soul and Memphis soul music styles and more. Stones River National Battlefield: Murfreesboro: Rutherford: Middle: Military: Visitor center museum and tours of historic Civil War battlefield ...
The online show to commemorate Black History Month features music from Memphis-based Stax Records and Detroit’s Motown. (Claire James/Soulsville Foundation via AP)
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.