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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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.
From Teen Dreams to Guitar Paradise: Patrick Harkins’ Musical Journey
Patrick Harkins transformed his teenage dream of owning a Gibson Les Paul into Fondren Guitars, Jackson's premier destination where vintage instruments hang like art pieces and music education thrives.
Opera Mississippi Celebrates 80 Years with “An American Tapestry” Season
Opera Mississippi proudly unveils its landmark 80th season under the inspiring banner "An American Tapestry: A Season of Sound and Spirit."
Mississippi Takes the Spotlight: Six New Artists Announced for National Folk Festival
The National Folk Festival just revealed six exciting new artists for the 82nd edition coming to downtown Jackson November 7-9, 2025 and Mississippi's incredible musical legacy takes center stage in this latest announcement.
Maleah Dawn: Jackson’s Genre-Bending Songstress
Charisma and the self-expression of true feelings give Maleah Briggs the encouragement she needs to be Maleah Dawn on stage, a confident representation of profound music in Jackson.
Jade Adams: Jackson Musician Blending Blues, R&B, and Flute
Flutes aren’t common in blues music, but Jackson’s own Jade Adams embraces the unexpected.
Rhythm of Home: John Hart Geary
John Hart Geary has taken a winding path, one that led from Jackson to Nashville and eventually brought him back home. It’s clear his creative roots were always here.
Bass Lines and Lifelines: Raphael Semmes
From childhood jam sessions to international stages, Raphael Semmes has been shaping Jackson’s jazz scene for decades.
Feel-Good Frequencies: Landon Carter-Price
Landon Carter-Price walked into a major gospel awards show thinking he’d just be “cute and walk around”—then walked out a winner.
Musical Rule Breaker: Twurt
When TWURT plays, it’s not from a stage high above the crowd—it’s from the sidewalk, face to face with strangers and their unfiltered reactions.
The Soul of New Orleans in JXN: New Bourbon Street Jazz Band
In Jackson, Mississippi, where contemporary sounds fill most venues, a musical time capsule opens twice monthly at Hal and Mal's Restaurant.
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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