On a fall evening in 1988, Dr. Andy Harper, second conductor of the Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra, stepped into the Saenger Theater in downtown Biloxi
JACKSON, Miss.—Nicholas Organ drummed with others under a night sky in The Gambia, West Africa, watching fellow members of the Jackson State University African Drum
Hattiesburg high-school senior Aubri Sparkman created a dress that placed runner-up in the Duck Brand Stuck at Prom scholarship contest.
Sammy Qadan founded Sullivan’s Hollow, a group that intentionally rotates through musicians, in 2019 to perform at music festival Longwood Afternoon.
The Meridian Jazz and Blues marker honors blues and jazz performers that have played pivotal roles in musical history, locally and nationally, laying a foundation for future music genres. But Karen Hinton writes that many Mississippi blues women, especially Black women, are left out of the conversation and off of these historic markers, and most are not mentioned at all compared to men artists.
“Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash” is a unique musical tribute to the Man in Black, featuring more than two dozen of his classic hits, with performances launching on Tuesday, May 30, and continuing through June 11.
In her single “Iron Shield,” Scarlett Sullivan sings lyrics that touch upon her feelings regarding her sister Nora’s leukemia diagnosis, her faith in God and the strength of family bonds.
Jackson Indie Music Week held a panel titled “Do the Knowledge” on Jan. 14, 2023, where professionals in the music industry advised artists on furthering their careers.
Stephanie Luckett, Maranda Joiner, Jasmine Williams and Peggy Brown spoke at the women-led “Many Moons” panel and music showcase during Jackson Indie Music Week inside Soule Coffee + Bubbletea on Jan. 10, 2023.
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