NMAAM’s 5th Anniversary Celebration (MLK Day Community Day)

Five years of preserving the soundtrack. One day launching the future.

Celebrate NMAAM’s 5th Anniversary with an unforgettable MLK Day celebration honoring Dr. King’s legacy through music, education, and innovation. This milestone marks our transformation from Nashville landmark to global digital authority on African American musical heritage.

EXPERIENCE THE DAY:

🎹 Live Performances
Carter Hammonds’ “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” The BoykinZ, and DJ Smoke

🎤 Legendary Conversations
“Sister Groups: Legacy & Innovation” panel with The McCrary Sisters and The BoykinZ, plus “Civil Rights: Memphis to Nashville” featuring Cortelia Clark and Bettye Crutcher

📻 NMAAM Radio Launch
Be there as we debut our new digital platform connecting Black music to the world with a live broadcast celebration

🎓 Family Education Programming
“From Nothing 2 Something” interactive workshops with body percussion, African dance, and hands-on learning

🖼️ Five-Year Anniversary Exhibition
Never-before-seen artifacts from our 5,000+ piece collection, plus the official unveiling of The McCrary Sisters lobby exhibition

🎶 All-Day Celebrations
DJ performances, curated vendor experiences, photo opportunities, Roots & Streams digital platform demos, and special member lounge

ADMISSION

✨ FREE COMMUNITY CELEBRATION ✨

All special programming is FREE:

• Live performances, panels, workshops, and anniversary exhibitions
• No cost to attend any of the day’s special events

Gallery admission is also FREE on MLK Day (donations welcomed)

• RFID Interactive Wristbands available for $5 each (optional enhancement)

Support NMAAM when you register:

• Free Registration – Join the celebration
• $5 Friend – Attend free + support our mission
• $50 Supporter – Attend free + champion the work
• $500 Champion – Attend free + create lasting impact

All contributions are tax-deductible and sustain free community programming year-round.

✨ MEMBERS GET MORE ✨

All-day member lounge with complimentary appetizers and beverages in an intimate, relaxed setting
Exclusive collectible pins available only to members
Free gallery access year-round plus priority access to special programming

This celebration kicks off a full year of 5th anniversary events. Become a member today and experience every milestone moment in 2026.

From Broadway to boundless. This is where NMAAM’s next chapter begins.