CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY MONTH

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Today Stax celebrates the start of Black History Month. From its very beginnings in 1957, Stax was known not only for incredible Southern soul recordings, but for the diversity of their amazing artists and staff who made musical magic happen. We’re proud of our role in preserving and honoring the rich history and accomplishments of the many Stax artists who’ve made an impact on African American arts and culture, not only in this country but worldwide – The Staple Singers, Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Albert King, Rufus Thomas, Carla Thomas, Johnnie Taylor, Eddie Floyd and so many others.

Join us in kicking off this special month with the Stax/Volt Black History Month playlist.

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Jul. 22, 2024

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May. 02, 2024

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Apr. 08, 2024

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Apr. 04, 2024

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Mar. 28, 2024

‘WRITTEN IN THEIR SOUL’ WRITES HISTORY WITH MULTIPLE GRAMMY WINS

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Oct. 12, 2023

Written In Their Soul: Behind the Tapes with Audio Engineer Michael Graves (Part 2)

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Oct. 05, 2023

Written In Their Soul: Behind the Tapes with Audio Engineer Michael Graves (Part 1)

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Sep. 12, 2023

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Feb. 24, 2023

ICONIC WATTSTAX BENEFIT CONCERT OUT TODAY

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Dec. 13, 2022

STAX RECORDS AND CRAFT RECORDINGS CELEBRATE THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ICONIC WATTSTAX BENEFIT CONCERT WITH A FULL SUITE OF NEW RELEASES AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER TODAY

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Dec. 06, 2022

Jim Stewart, Founder of Stax Records July 29, 1930 — December 5, 2022

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May. 05, 2022

HBO DOCUMENTARY FILMS IN PRODUCTION ON STAX, A MULTIPLE-PART DOCUMENTARY SERIES REVEALING THE EXTRAORDINARY STORY OF STAX RECORDS

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Mar. 22, 2022

CONCORD ACQUIRES API BILL CARRIER STAX RECORDS PHOTO COLLECTION

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Feb. 16, 2021

CONCORD PLEDGES $1 MILLION TO LAUNCH SCHOLARSHIPS AT MEMPHIS’ STAX MUSIC ACADEMY

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Nov. 18, 2020

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Nov. 12, 2020

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Sep. 23, 2020

THE STAPLE SINGERS’ COME GO WITH ME: THE STAX COLLECTION NOW AVAILABLE IN A DELUXE SEVEN-CD BOX SET

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Sep. 17, 2020

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Mar. 11, 2020

TRIBUTE TO GOSPEL TRUTH RECORDS WITH FIRST-EVER DIGITAL RELEASE OF 25 ALBUMS FROM THE STAX IMPRINT’S CATALOG