In honor of Black History Month, the Rochester branch of the NAACP is thrilled to present a unique production that blends song, dance, and drama.

The Stax Music Academy in Memphis is marking its 25th anniversary with Black History Month-themed concerts on Feb. 21

At the Stax Music Academy, students are using soul and R&B music from the 1960s and 1970s to teach lessons for Black History Month. The after-school program is right next door to the former studio of Stax Records in Memphis.

In a Memphis neighbourhood rich with musical history, the next generation of soul musicians is keeping the city’s iconic sound alive. At Stax Music Academy, young talents rehearse the unmistakable intro to Theme from Shaft,