Black Music Month Events with The National Museum of African American Music

Posted on June 6, 2016

Black Music Month Lives Here!

June is Black Music Month and NMAAM is celebrating each week with a variety of activities in Nashville:
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June 2

Join us at the Music City Jazz Festival’s Welcome to Nashville Kickoff Party at The Bridge Building from 5–8pm. WFSK is offering discounted festival tickets: 20% off single-day tickets and 14% off 2-day tickets! To purchase these exclusive tickets, call the station directly at (615) 329-8754.
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June 9

Our Emerging Artist Series, featuring Stephcynie Curry and J Whaley, will be held at Soulshine Pizza Factory, 1907 Division Street, Nashville, from 5:30–6:30pm.
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June 16

Save the Date: Sips & Stanzas Presents Purple Reign – The Influence of Prince in American Music. More details to come.
Indie Soul Day

June 17

In honor of Indie Soul Day, an international initiative in its inaugural year, NMAAM is participating in various celebrations with partners from around the world. We’ll send you information about live events, listening parties, special music compilations and more.
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June 25

Stop by and see us at the Fisk Community Day Festival from 12-8pm. Admission is FREE. For more information, click the image!

Stay tuned for more details about these events and for more activities we’re developing for Black Music Month!

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