If you drive around Memphis, you’ll likely encounter a series of massive murals, including some celebrating the city’s musical greats. An annual effort by the nonprofit organization Paint Memphis, the ...

"Every time I get to be in the presence of Mavis, the level of sainthood just rises. I had a fan yesterday write me a very beautiful card and remind me of someone that I respected growing up. And it ...

It's hard to maintain a positive attitude in These Times, but Valerie June is determined to do so - and she hopes her music can be a beacon of joy for her listeners. "I've examined it over the years … ...

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Valerie June's much-anticipated return to HI-FI on June 3, 2025, meant Indy was able to deliver a beautiful night outside at the Annex. Last year it rained, and the concert was moved inside, but ...

The Americana musician will perform at the Birchmere on April 16. Americana musician Valerie June is a gifted songwriter and skilled instrumentalist, but her most distinctive musical attribute is her ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. In the 2000 film “Songcatcher,” the title character is a turn-of-the-century musicologist who collects ...

Valerie June has always defied categories. A self-taught multi-instrumentalist with roots in gospel, blues, and Appalachian folk, she calls her sound "organic moonshine roots music." But these days, ...

Valerie June's new album, "Owls, Omens and Oracles," was produced by M. Ward and recorded live to tape. The album features guest appearances by the Blind Boys of Alabama and Norah Jones. A mural of ...

It’s hard to maintain a positive attitude in These Times, but Valerie June is determined to do so — and she hopes her music can be a beacon of joy for her listeners. “I've examined it over the years … ...