Jackson's music and museums, festivals and events, art and artists, and chefs and restaurants have plenty to say about a city on the move.
Malaco: The Last Soul Company
Malaco Records has outlasted Motown, Stax, and Chess from one Jackson studio since 1967 — meet "The Last Soul Company."
More Than a Dance: Why Capoeira Belongs at the National Folk Festival
When Capoeira Luanda enters the roda at this year's National Folk Festival, you'll witness a tradition that's part dance, part fight and part survival story.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Joe Kosin | Broadway in Jackson
On today's show, we're talking with Joe Kosin, VP and Head of Programming at Innovation Arts & Entertainment, the company behind Broadway in Jackson, about the five productions coming to Thalia Mara…
From Blues to Bourbon: The Story Behind Cathead Distillery
Mississippi's first legal distillery since Prohibition didn't just bring spirits back to the state — it built a gathering place rooted in blues culture and community.
From Jackson to the World: The Radical Work of Kiese Laymon
Jackson, Mississippi shaped Kiese Laymon's radical voice. Explore how this celebrated author's roots inform his literature, activism, and love for his hometown.
‘Unplug’ with Lemuria’s Summer Reading List
Jackson's beloved Lemuria Books has once again done the hard work of narrowing down summer reading to the books that truly matter.
A Steakhouse With Southern Charm: Char Celebrates 25 Years in Jackson
For 25 years, Char Restaurant has been the place Jackson turns to for the meals that matter most, one of the city's most beloved dining institutions now marking a quarter century.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Jerry Douglas | Musician, National Folk Festival Performer
On today's show, we're sitting down with Jerry Douglas — Alison Krauss and Union Station anchor and board member of the National Council for the Traditional Arts — ahead of his performance…
Dorothy Moore’s “Misty Blue”: How Jackson Raised a Soul Legend
Jackson native Dorothy Moore's journey from Farish Street talent shows to Malaco Records produced the soul classic "Misty Blue."
Thee Herbal Blessing: Farish Street’s Answer to Natural Healing
Discover Thee Herbal Blessing on Farish Street, where Eric T. Collins turned a personal health crisis into Jackson's go-to spot for herbal wellness.
New Owners, Same Soul: What’s Next for Fondren Public
A favor turned into full ownership for Jimmy and Jessica Quinn at Fondren Public, one of Fondren's neighborhood gathering spots.
The Box on the Porch: Inside Jackson’s Landmass ‘Zine’ Library
There's a free zine library on a pie shop porch in Jackson, Mississippi, and it says more about this city than you might expect. Meet the Landmass Library and the DIY community…
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