Stax Records
‘Let’s Do It Again’: The Staple Singers’ Big-Screen Soul Smash
The score album combined two great American talents, performed by the Staples and written and produced almost entirely by Curtis Mayfield.
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News2 years agoStax Launches Gospel Brunch Live-Stream Tomorrow
The monthly series, featuring DJ Jared ‘Jay B’ Boyd, kicks off Sunday on the iconic soul label’s Instagram.
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Artists2 years ago
Isaac Hayes
Isaac Hayes was a Memphis singer-songwriter, part of the legendary Stax Records catalogue and made albums like the classic Hot Buttered Soul.
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Artists2 years ago
Albert King
The pioneering Mississippi blues guitarist was known as one of the "Kings of the Blues" as well as "The Velvet Bulldozer."
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News2 years ago
Craft Recordings Begins Digital Rollout Of Gospel Truth Records Archive
The series begins with the Rance Allen Group’s self-titled debut album from 1972.
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News2 years ago
Nathaniel Rateliff Gets First Solo Billboard No. 1 Song With ‘And It’s Still Alright’
In the UK, the album of the same name has debuted atop the Official Charts Company's Americana Albums chart.
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News2 years ago
Nathaniel Rateliff Announces New Solo Album ‘And It’s Still Alright’
The backdrop to the album's ten new songs was the death of Richard Swift, producer of the two hugely-acclaimed albums by Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats.
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News2 years ago
Craft Recordings Launches ‘The Memphis Masters’ Video Series On Stax
The series will focus on classic, newly reissued albums by Booker T. & the M.G.s, the Bar-Kays, Delaney & Bonnie, Johnnie Taylor and David Porter.
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News2 years ago
Booker T. Jones Unveils ‘Time Is Tight: My Life Note By Note’ Memoir
The autobiography, published on the eve of Jones' 75th birthday, already has testimonials from Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson among others.
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News2 years ago
Staple Singers Celebrated On New ‘Come Go With Me’ Vinyl Box Set
This celebration of one of the greatest gospel and soul groups in music history presents all of their Stax studio albums and a seventh disc of rarities.
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Features2 years ago
‘Soul Men’: Sam & Dave Reach New Heights At Stax
Finally, after years of dues-paying, the duo had the unswerving attention of pop audiences, radio and TV.
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News2 years ago
Stax Gems By Johnnie Taylor, Bar-Kays And More For 180 Gram Vinyl
They include titles by the Bar-Kays, Booker T and the MGs, Delaney & Bonnie and Johnnie Taylor.
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Music Quizzes2 years ago
The Ultimate Stax Records Quiz!
Defining a whole style of music, its combination of legendary artists and timeless songs has made Stax one of the most iconic record labels in history.
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News3 years ago
Stax ‘Soul Explosion’ Campaign Launches Playlist, Merchandise And More
The playlist coincides with the release of the 2LP compilation of the same name, with digital reissues to follow daily throughout Black Music Month in June.
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News3 years ago
Craft Recordings Sets Off Stax’s 50th Anniversary ‘Soul Explosion’
The collection is part of Craft's 'Made In Memphis' campaign and features many of Stax's biggest stars and songs of the era, such as Eddie Floyd, the Staple Singers and Albert King.
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News3 years ago
‘Stax ’68: A Memphis Story’ Marks Momentous Year At Stax Records
The compilation celebrates one of the most memorable years in the distinguished history of Stax.
