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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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.
From Blues Trail to Parade Route: Jesse Robinson Celebrated with Dual Honors in Historic Week
The Mississippi blues scene celebrates a living legend as Jesse Robinson receives two of its highest honors in a single remarkable week.
From Jimmy King to Eddie Cotton: The Musical Legacy of Jackson’s Famed Subway Lounge
The Subway Lounge and Summers Hotel were more than staples. They were signs of commonality, a beacon of what Jackson could look like as a city.
Tre Williams is a Proud Lover of the City With Soul
Hip-hop hook singer turned soul and R&B hit-maker Tre Williams is a Daytona Beach, Florida baby, but he is one of Jackson’s bonus children.
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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