WATCH: Stax Records launch 'Memphis Masters' video series

Booker T and The Staple Singers are among the music legends being celebrated

Published 28th Nov 2019
Last updated 19th Feb 2020

In its 50th birthday year, the legendary Stax record label is putting together a video series reflecting on classic albums and iconic artists who recorded in the city of Memphis, in fact it’s being produced in partnership with the Tennessee tourism board. Each episode - aired via YouTube - will revolve around a particular album or group including the likes of Booker T Jones, The Staple Singers and the Bar-Kays. Special 180 gram vinyl reissues are also being released by Stax in tandem with each episode in the series, which they’re calling the Memphis Masters.