Step into the soulful heartbeat of Jackson, Mississippi, where Southern Soul music thrives and legends are born in the very cradle of America's musical heritage.
Discover the extraordinary voices and untold stories that continue to shape our rich musical landscape, from iconic masters who defined genres to rising stars carrying the torch of Jackson's unparalleled sonic legacy.
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Medicine For Your Soul: Annie & The Caldwells
Annie & The Caldwells have carried their gospel sound from Mississippi's Golden Triangle to stages across Europe and Los Angeles.
Tyler Kemp Is Everywhere: Inside the Life of Jackson’s Busiest Musician
In Jackson, Mississippi, one pianist – Tyler Kemp – seems to show up everywhere music happens.
Malaco: The Last Soul Company
Malaco Records has outlasted Motown, Stax, and Chess from one Jackson studio since 1967 — meet "The Last Soul Company."
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."
From Halftime to Hollywood: JSU Celebrates the Michael Biopic in Jxn
When Lionsgate came looking for a band that understood Michael Jackson's showmanship, they didn't have to look far.
Couchfest Opens The Basement Door on Jackson’s Music Scene
In Jackson, there is a whole music scene that lives loudly beneath the surface.
Free Concerts Are Coming to Downtown Jackson: Here’s the Full 2026 Levitt AMP Lineup
Downtown Jackson is turning up the volume with a stacked lineup of free live music concerts running April through October 2026.
Crank It Up JXN: Guide to Jackson Indie Music Week
Every year during late March, Jackson Indie Music Week, the city's energy cranks up to 11 as independent artists from across the country bring their talents to Mississippi's capital city.
Rashad the Blues Kid Brings Country Slang with a Blues Bang
Jackson's music scene has a showman who commands every stage he steps on: Rashad the Blues Kid. Discover how this Jones County native is carrying the blues tradition forward with humor, heart…
The City With Soul & Rhythm: Great Spots For Live Music in Jackson
While Austin, Nashville and New Orleans are all known for great music, you would be hard-pressed to go a day without finding a wide variety of live music in Jackson.
Stephanie Luckett Is Ready to Share Her Southern Soul Story
Singer Stephanie Luckett has sung backup for Mariah Carey and Calvin Richardson, but Jackson audiences know her best as Stefunie, the artist behind the 2020 R&B album "Life vs Love."
H.C. Speir’s Jackson Storefront: Where Mississippi Blues Found Its Voice
A modest music shop on Farish Street once served as the most important audition room in American blues history.
This page presented in partnership with Visit Mississippi, celebrating Mississippi Music Month in March, a statewide celebration honoring the rich musical heritage of the state.
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