Arts Beat: If there’s music, there’s probably a Memphian involved
Memphians Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell, left, and Eric Gales accept the award for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media for “Sinners” during the 68th annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1, in Los Angeles. (Chris Pizzello/AP)
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A Memphis native took part in the opening number at the Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Ten minutes later, another Memphis native took to the stage for the broadcast’s second musical performance.
I would be remiss not to mention that these musicians are cousins. (But wait, there’s more.)
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Elle Perry
A native Memphian, Elle Perry has earned graduate degrees from the University of Memphis and Maryland Institute College of Art. She’s written for publications including the Memphis Business Journal, Memphis Flyer and High Ground News, and previously served as coordinator of The Teen Appeal.
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