Center for Southern Folklore | Memphis, TN

Founded in 1972, the Center for Southern Folklore is an American non-profit cultural organization whose mission is “to preserve, defend, protect and promote the music, culture, arts, and rhythms of the South.” The Center produces documentary films and maintains a large archive of video and audio recordings of music and narratives, contemporary and historical photographs, film and slides, and selected artifacts and art. The Center also has a gallery that shows regional folk art and photographs, a cafe featuring live performances by local blues, folk, Latin, and jazz musicians, and a folklore store selling art, photographs, posters, and CDs by Memphis-area musicians. It is also sponsors the annual Memphis Music and Heritage Festival, which is held each Labor Day weekend.

Center for Southern Follklore
Address: 119 South Main Street Memphis, TN 38103
Phone: (901) 525 3655
Official Website: www.southernfolklore.com
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