Memphis Celebrates 50 Years of Soul
MEMPHIS, TN, January 27, 2007. There's no denying that Memphis has an illustrious history as a crossroads for American musical genres. Blues, gospel, country, jazz, R&B and, of course, rock 'n' roll have all played their part in its legacy. However, in 2007 it is the sweet sounds of soul music that will official take center stage as "Memphis Celebrates 50 Years of Soul." For an entire year, the city that helped put soul on the map will engage visitors with sights, sounds, attractions and events inspired by one of the world's most universally beloved styles of music.
Soul food meets soul music.
With songs like "Hot Buttered Soul" and "Green Onions," it should come as no surprise that soul artists had food on their minds. Peppered with both well-known establishments and hole-in-the-wall joints, Memphis serves up some of the best down-home Southern soul food in the country.
Memphis music meccas.
Sun Studio. Graceland. Stax. Gibson Guitar Factory. Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum. Center for Southern Folklore. Beale Street. No trip to Memphis would be complete without a pilgrimage to the sites that chronicle the city's unsurpassed musical heritage. History never sounded so good.
Get back in the groove.
Memphis music is not just about past glories. The city's live music scene continues to thrive with a diverse range of musical styles and venues. From blues on Beale and gospel in the churches to alternative rock in Midtown, a trip to Memphis wouldn't be complete without taking in the sounds around town. Plan your trip now!
Live, up close and in person.
It is time that this American institution gets a little R-E-S-P-E-C-T. And where else to hold the party but in the city known as Soulsville, USA. You're invited along with the entire world in 2007 as "Memphis Celebrates 50 Years of Soul."
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