MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — Fans of the soulful sounds of Detroit’s Motown and Memphis’ Stax Records will be able to enjoy music from both brands in the same place if they watch and listen to a free, online show streaming during Black History Month in February.
Registration has begun for “Stax Meets Motown,” which features musicians from Stax Music Academy playing hits from both of the influential soul and R&B music labels.
“Think Glee meets Grease meets Fame meets Hairspray, all with classic 1960s soul music,” Stax said in the release.
Stax Music Academy began these virtual presentations in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“This year’s show is a lively comparison of Stax and Motown,” said Stax Music Academy Executive Director Isaac Daniel.
Persons:
Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross, Marvis Gaye, Tammi Turrell, Otis Redding, Sam, Dave, Rufus Thomas, Johnnie Taylor, Booker T, “, ” Stax, Stax, ”, Isaac Daniel
Organizations:
Motown, Memphis ’ Stax Records, Stax, Stax Music Academy, Jackson, Booker, Washington High School, Detroit Riots
Locations:
MEMPHIS, Tenn, Memphis