The mission of the Stax Museum of American Soul Music is to present, preserve, promote and interpret the art, history, culture and heritage of American Soul music, specifically the Memphis Sound and its influences internationally.
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music mourns the loss of legendary Sam Moore, who died yesterday Friday, January 10, 2025 at age 89 years old. “Sam came and spent some time with us in 2013 as part of our 10th Anniversary and performed at …
The Stax Museum of American Soul Music houses the history of the Memphis soul sound and the spirit of creativity, opportunity, and passion that emanated from the corner of College Street and East McLemore Avenue in the sixties and seventies.
How did the Staple Singers view the purpose of their music? Are there contemporary examples of music ameliorating a social issue? Objectives Students will use the song’s lyrics as a primary text for analysis. Students will understand the historical significance of the …
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 votes are in and soul music lovers all over the world have had their say by voting the Stax Museum of American Soul Music as one of the 10 Best Musical Attractions in the world in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards.
On the Soulsville campus at the original site of Stax Records, the Soulsville Foundation operates the Stax Museum of American Soul Music, Stax Music Academy, and The Soulsville Charter School. Like you, 2020 has forced us to face many challenges.