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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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.
Guide to MIssissippi Makers Fest
Get ready to immerse yourself in one of Jackson’s most highly-anticipated cultural festivals.
Couchfest V 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.
Soul Sessions Podcast: Ally Durr | Singer-Songwriter
On today's show, we sit down with Ally Durr, visual designer by day, soulful musician by calling.
Chad Wesley: Mississippi Blues Soul, Rock, and Country Musician
Chad Wesley took his guitar outside as a child in the Johnsontown community near Forest, MS, and plucked it in admiration of the greats he heard playing on his father's radio.
Jackson’s DIY Music Scene Thrives With Noise, Punk and Zines
Jackson's DIY music scene encompasses a wide range of alternative genres, including punk, metal, noise and hardcore, as well as independent publications like zines, with local organizers hosting traveling artists.
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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