Today, as we remember the life and legacy of Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. on the anniversary of his death in Memphis just a few miles from Stax Records, we also salute the Stax artists who wrote and recorded much of the soundtrack to the Civil Rights Movement. It’s also something of a little known fact
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In a move to keep Stax Records fans and enthusiasts engaged during the current COVID-19 coronavirus emergency, the Stax Museum, which remains closed until further notice, has introduced a new website that features a rare collection of Stax graphics and other items that have been digitized. Generously supported by the Grammy Museum Foundation. “DEEP CUTS:
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The Soulsville Foundation – which operates the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Stax Music Academy, and The Soulsville Charter School at the original site of Stax Records in Memphis, Tennessee –has made the difficult decision to temporarily close the Stax Museum out of concern for the safety of its employees, visitors, volunteers, and other
Continue Reading nextWith the recent news of the first confirmed case of COVD-19 (coronavirus) in Memphis, Tennessee, the Stax Museum of American Soul Music wants to assure the public that we have the wellbeing of all visitors, staff, event attendees, potential visitors, and others as our highest priority. While the risk to Americans remains low and there
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FEBRUARY 28, 2020, MEMPHIS – The Stax Museum of American Soul Music announced today that it has been voted among the winners in a recent USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Award contest for Best Music Museum in the United States and Canada. The contest launched in January with national voting lasting four weeks. Participants were allowed
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