The program guide for the first annual Beale Street Music Festival in May 1977.

This is an interview with Al Bell. Mr. Bell speaks of his life, his music, and his involvement in the Civil Rights Movement. He

In this inteview, Alan Ulmer discusses his experience photographing the first Beale Street Music Festival in 1977.

This is an interview with entertainer Billy Scott, conducted on behalf of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Scott

In this interview with Bobby Rush, he talks about his experiences playing on the Chitlin' Circuit. He also discusses how

This is an interview with Mr. Buck Hutchenson, a Blues guitarist growing up in the South. He talks about his experiences playing

This is an interview with Cody Dickson, Jim Dickinson's son about his continuing his father's music career. He elaborates on his

This is an interview with Cyd Mosteller, a Memphis vocalist and sessions singer with Sun, Stax and more in the heyday of those

This is an interview with Don Schlitz conducted on behalf of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. Mr. Schlitz discusses how he

This is an interview with singer Earlice Taylor, who talks about growing up in Klondike in North Memphis, going to Manassas high

This is an interview with Mr. Eddie Ray, who was a high level executive in the music industry and a U.S. commissioner for

This is an interview of Mr. Emerson Able, conducted by Preston Lauterbach. Mr. Able was the band leader at Manassas High School