Jerry Jenkins

Jerry Jenkins is a multi-talented artist whose rhythmic mastery of the djembe drum serves as a captivating gateway to West African history and culture. He began his musical education under […]

Ming Donkey

Ming Donkey is an interdisciplinary installation and performance artist and musician born and raised in Mississippi, a landscape steeped in contradiction. His installations blend various artistic mediums, techniques, and genres, […]

Samm Jacquot

Born and raised near Hammond, Louisiana, Samm Jacquot was immersed in bluegrass music from an early age. Her father, Hinkle White, a musician and friend of Bill Monroe, often hosted […]

Keith E. Johnson

Keith is also an accomplished blues musician and songwriter and the Author of a short novel entitled “Freeman: Opening the Case.” Keith, also known as Prince of the Delta Blues, […]

Lady Gun

3-piece Rock n Roll group out of Jackson, MS, guaranteed to bring the energy wherever they go. Lady Gun is versatile, providing its audience with a unique but familiar style […]

Drew Young

The Drew Young Band has been around in one form or another for the better part of 2 decades. Drew has been crisscrossing the globe, soaking up stories and experiences […]

Rising Stars Fife and Drum Band

Sharde Thomas has led fife and drum bands since her grandfather, Otha Turner, was alive, leading his own band that she was a part of. In 2003, Sharde started her […]

Jonathan Ellison

Jonathan Ellison was crowned the new “King of Beale Street” in 2019. He is the recipient of the WC Handy Heritage Award. Jonathan is currently nominated for a Contemporary Blues […]

Hayden Hunter

Growing up in Mississippi, surrounded by the blues and country and having a fascination with alt-rock, Hayden Hunter has spent time grinding out bar gigs with his band H.H. and […]

Tara Janique

Tara Janique is a jazz vocalist, arts entrepreneur, arts philanthropist, and arts educator. She’s performed on several platforms, including before the president and Carnegie Hall with the Alcorn State University […]