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 […]

John Mohead

John Mohead was born near the banks of the Mississippi River and raised in a cotton field on the outskirts of Clarksdale, MS. He is known for his swampy slide […]

Mississippi Arts Hour – Andrew Bryant

This week on the Mississippi Arts Hour, Lauren talks with musician Andrew Bryant about his new album PRODIGAL. This episode airs on MPB Think Radio on Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Adam Estes

This week, Larry talks with saxophonist Adam Estes. The episode airs on MPB Think Radio on Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Mississippi Arts Hour – Charlie Mars

Sarah Story interviews Mississippi singer and songwriter Charlie Mars about his new album “Times Have Changed.” The episode airs on MPB Think Radio on Sunday at 5 p.m. CST. You can also listen on your favorite podcasting app.

Andrew Dillon

Andrew Dillon is an artist, performer, and educator born and raised in Jackson, MS, who is passionate about music through social change. Andrew matriculated from Jackson State University with a […]