Throughout history, there has been no richer influence on the American songbook than Black music and culture. From early spirituals born out of the unconscionable hardships of slavery to the creation of folk and gospel to the evolution of rhythm…
Created to honor the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., MLK Day is celebrated on the 3rd Monday in January. During this challenging time, many events are being hosted virtually this year in honor of Dr. King and his message…
The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) will officially open on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Monday, Jan. 18. On that day, the museum will host a socially distant ribbon-cutting ceremony with museum board members, staff, elected officials and…
Lately, the phrase ‘unprecedented times’ is so widely used that much of the world around us feels alien in comparison to our previous ‘normal.’ Throughout the sanitation frenzy and social distancing mandates, one of the main beacons that keep our…
After more than 20 years in development, the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) is ready to open its doors to music lovers of all ages. The 56,000 square foot facility located in the heart of downtown Nashville will…
It is Black Music Month and there is a show coming to the War Memorial Auditorium that is not to be missed. Co-sponsored by the National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), Louis York and the Shindellas will put on…
