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The NMAAM experience will be unlike any other museum, with the most complete collection of artifacts telling the story of how African American musicians built the sound of America. Get in on the ground floor as a Legacy Member when you join NMAAM between now and December 31. To learn more about membership levels for individuals, students, families, and corporations and to join today, visit nmaam.org/membership.
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Sips & Stanzas Presents For the Love of Music
Music is a tool for self-expression, inspiration and encouragement, and the betterment of mankind. For some, it is a getaway from the issues of the world. For others, it is a device to combat them. Organizations such as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia and Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity have taken on the task of utilizing music to impact their community and beyond. As leaders in the field of music, members of these fraternities promote the arts as a means of bringing peace, unity and comfort to those in need. Join us on October 17 for a discussion with members of these two organizations on the impact these fraternities have within the community and beyond. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets for this can't miss event.
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B.B. King's Iconic Fashion Comes to NMAAM
NMAAM recently acquired several items of clothing from the Estate of B.B. King (1925-2015) auction. Born in Indianola, Mississippi, King grew up singing in the St. John’s Gospel Quartet before embarking for Memphis and honing his musical acumen on Beale Street. Accompanied by his guitar, Lucille, King became known as the “King of the Blues,” traveling throughout the world playing the blues in major theaters, clubs, and juke joints, as well as at major blues and jazz festivals.
 
Mr. King wore this custom-made blue and gold abstract patterned suit jacket with black lapels at the B.B. King Blues Club grand opening in Nashville, TN. The jacket has embroidered on the interior "Made Specially for B.B. King/ King of the Blues." A label reads, "Exclusively hand tailored by E-House Custom Tailor." It is accompanied by a limited edition print by Bob Guthridge, signed in 2004 showing King wearing the jacket. We are excited to showcase these wonderful acquisitions in our Crossroads Gallery alongside one of Mr. King’s “Lucille” guitars on loan from the B.B. King and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, MS.

The Fourth Annual Harry T. Burleigh Spiritual Festival 
NMAAM is a proud co-sponsor of the 4th Annual Harry T. Burleigh Spiritual Festival, alongside Tennessee State University and Big Blue Opera Initiatives. This year's event, Unconventional Spirituals, takes place Friday, Oct. 25 and Saturday, Oct. 26 at the Performing Arts Center at Tennessee State University. For tickets and more information about this event, please visit: http://www.tnstate.edu/music/BurleighFestival.aspx

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Our Board Members are Living Legends
 
Congratulations to NMAAM Board Members Dyana Williams and Phil Thornton, who were honored by the Living Legends Foundation this past weekend in Los Angeles. Thornton, SVP / General Manager of RCA Inspiration, is the recipient of the Gospel Music Executive Awards. Williams, who is an esteemed radio and media personality, founder of Influence Entertainment, and considered the Godmother of Black Music Month, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. NMAAM president H. Beecher Hicks III was also on hand to share a sneak peek at the museum and spread the word about our grand opening in 2020.
NMAAM at First Saturday Art Crawl
NMAAM represented at this month's First Saturday Art Crawl, sponsored by FirstBank and Downtown Nashville. Local visual artist N'Digo Kali treated passersby to an immersive live art demonstration. Check out the photo from this exciting interactive experience! Do you recognize the iconic hip-hop artist?
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