Stax Record News Today

Journalism professor Ericka Blount, musicologist Rob Bowman and freelance journalist TJ Armour join Elamin to reflect on the history of Stax Records, the new HBO series Soulsville USA and how it shaped their taste in music.

In recognition of Black History Month, revisit the 1972 all-star Wattstax concert featuring Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers and many others.

A mighty talent, Maui powerhouse Gretchen Rhodes is ready to take on the world with the release of three memorable new songs, including the bluesy rocker “Cup

The Rance Allen Group finally earns its first RIAA certified gold record

Boxed sets and retrospectives from Stax Records, Elvis and Young Dolph highlight the year in Memphis music reissues. Here are 5 you should check out.

BATON ROUGE, United States (AP) — Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit Mr Big Stuff , has died at 80. Family, friends, fans and veterans of the music worl...

Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at 80.

Jean Knight, the New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit "Mr. Big Stuff," has died at the age of 80.

Jean Knight, the New Orleans born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr. Big Stuff,” has died at the age of 80. Family, friends and fans are mourning the loss of Knight, who died Wednesday in Tampa, Florida, where she was residing. A family representative on Monday confirmed the death of Knight, citing natural causes. Knights song “Mr. Big Stuff” reached No. 1 on Billboard’s R&B chart and No. 2 on Billboard 200 pop chart at the time. It earned Knight a Grammy n...

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana (AP) — Jean Knight, a New Orleans-born soul singer known for her 1971 hit “Mr Big Stuff,” has died at 80. Family, friends, fans and veterans of the music world mourned the loss ...