Music 101 in its third season, featuring Memphis Groove: The City That Changed Music Forever.

04/10/2025 37 min
Music 101 in its third season, featuring Memphis Groove: The City That Changed Music Forever.

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Memphis Groove: The City That Changed Music Forever is a story of rhythm, soul, and cultural revolution. From the smoky blues clubs on Beale Street to the birth of rock 'n' roll at Sun Studio, Memphis became the melting pot where gospel, country, and rhythm and blues collided to form the soundtrack of modern America. It was here that legends like B.B. King, Elvis Presley, and Otis Redding transformed local sounds into global phenomena, shaping not only the course of popular music but also bridging racial divides during a turbulent era. Memphis wasn't just a city of songs—it was the heartbeat of a movement, a place where music spoke louder than barriers and forever redefined the world's cultural landscape.  

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