{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Sound & Soul of the South","title":"The Sound & Soul of the South, Ep#7: Memphis Music Export","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/2094a28f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3253,"description":"In this episode, we explore the vibrant music scene in Memphis and the impactful work of Music Export Memphis, led by founder Elizabeth K-Wan. Kia Johnson shares her journey as a musician and actress, highlighting how Memphis' rich musical heritage continues to inspire and support artists today.\nSpecial Guest\nElizabeth Cawein & Keia Johnson\nKey Topics\nMusic Export Memphis's role in supporting artists\nThe impact of Memphis' music history on current scenes\nInternational collaborations like Liverpool project\nThe ambassador program and artist support initiatives\nThe importance of local culture in artist development\nKeia Johnson's journey as a musician and actress\nMemphis' diverse music genres and scenes\nThe role of music in community and economic development\nChapters\n00:21 Welcome to Memphis: A City Built on Music\n02:17 Music Export Memphis: Sending Memphis Music Worldwide\n03:44 Turning Memphis Musicians into Ambassadors\n07:09 Why Elizabeth Cawein Built Music Export Memphis\n11:37 Music as Economic Development & Destination Marketing\n14:40 Beyond the Legends: Memphis Music Today\n17:39 From Memphis to Liverpool & Building Artist Careers\n21:45 72 Hours in Memphis: Elizabeth’s Must-Do List\n24:34 Meet Memphis Singer & Actress Kia Johnson\n32:01 The Moment Kia Knew Music Was Her Calling\n39:42 Billie Holiday, International Stages & Finding Memphis\n45:27 An Artist’s Perspective on Music Export Memphis\n49:04 Kia’s Guide to Eating, Drinking & Hearing Memphis\n52:35 Why Music Cities Should Take Notes from Memphis\nResources\nMusic Export Memphis — https://musicexportmemphis.org/\nWYXR 91.7 FM – Straight from the Source — https://wyxr.org/programs/straight-from-the-source/\nMemphis Travel — https://www.memphistravel.com/\nStax Museum of American Soul Music — https://staxmuseum.org/\nNational Civil Rights Museum — https://civilrightsmuseum.org/\nSun Studio — https://www.sunstudio.com/\nBeale Street — https://www.memphistravel.com/beale-street\nBar DKDC — https://www.bardkdc.com/\nGhost River...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Bom3x4erB_HgQE0209CnPoPj_ncSN27xerbjLopnSrw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jOTMw/ODVhOTU5ZDJiNGI5/ZjVlYjlmMWZhYTE2/NDEwNy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}