Opinion: Memphis music depends on people willing to build something larger than themselves
Carla Thomas (left) and Stan Bell are among the legendary artists who will be honored at the upcoming DOWD Awards ceremony. Others include Talibah Safiya, Earl Randle, Thomas Bingham, Josephine Bridges, Christie Taylor, Deanie Parker, Art Gilliam and Larry Clark. The ceremony Thursday, June 4, from 6-8 p.m. at the National Civil Rights Museum is free to attend with an RSVP at DOWD.WYXR.org. (The Daily Memphian file)
Carla Thomas and Stan Bell are among the legendary artists who will be honored at the DOWD Awards ceremony Thursday at the National Civil Rights Museum. The event is free to attend with an RSVP at DOWD.WYXR.org.
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