NMAAM’S 5TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Five years of preserving the soundtrack. One day launching the future.

Celebrate NMAAM’s 5th Anniversary with an unforgettable MLK Day celebration honoring Dr. King’s legacy through music, education, and innovation. This milestone marks our transformation from Nashville landmark to global digital authority on African American musical heritage.

EXPERIENCE THE DAY:

🎹 Live Performances
Carter Hammonds’ “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” The BoykinZ, Chris Blue, and DJ Smoke

🎤 Legendary Conversations
“Sister Groups: Legacy & Innovation” panel with The McCrary Sisters and The BoykinZ, plus “Civil Rights: Memphis to Nashville” featuring Cortelia Clark and Bettye Crutcher

📻 NMAAM Radio Launch
Be there as we debut our new digital platform connecting Black music to the world, featuring Chris Blue as our first live guest

🎓 Family Education Programming
“From Nothing 2 Something” interactive workshops with body percussion, African dance, and hands-on learning

🖼️ Five-Year Anniversary Exhibition
Never-before-seen artifacts from our 5,000+ piece collection, plus the official unveiling of The McCrary Sisters lobby exhibition

🎶 All-Day Celebrations
DJ performances, bar service, photo opportunities, Roots & Streams digital platform demos, and exclusive member lounge

ADMISSION & MEMBERSHIP

FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

All performances, panels, workshops, and special programming are free and open to the public. Register now and choose to support NMAAM’s mission with an optional contribution.

Ways to Engage:

• Free – Join the celebration
• $5 Friend – Join free + support our mission
• $50 Supporter – Join free + champion the work
• $500 Champion – Join free + create lasting impact

Your tax-deductible contributions sustain free community programming throughout the year.

FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

All performances, panels, workshops, and special programming are free and open to the public. Register now and choose to support NMAAM’s mission with an optional contribution.