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SUMMARY:Heartbeat Saturdays
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Saturday in the NMAAM lobby from 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM for Heartbeat Saturday\, a curated event that is free and open to the public. Experience vibrant music and community engagement with our resident DJ\, Smoke! \nDJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene\, known for blending contemporary beats with classic tracks to create an unforgettable atmosphere. With a keen ear for rhythm and an unmatched ability to read the crowd\, DJ Smoke transforms every performance into a high-energy experience. \nHeartbeat Saturdays are NMAAM’s community health initiative\, meant to get your heart pumping and your feet grooving. We can’t wait to welcome you to our dance floor!
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/heartbeat-saturdays-6/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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SUMMARY:In The Pocket | A Celebration with Lee Garrett
DESCRIPTION:The National Museum of African American Music Presents\nIn The Pocket\nA Celebration with Lee Garrett \nSaturday\, October 17\, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM \nAmplify Lounge | National Museum of African American Music  \nJoin the National Museum of African American Music for a special edition of In The Pocket\, celebrating the life\, music\, and legacy of Grammy-nominated songwriter\, artist\, and radio pioneer Lee Garrett. \nGarrett’s career is woven into the fabric of American music. With songwriting credits including ‘Signed\, Sealed\, Delivered I’m Yours’ (co-written with Stevie Wonder)\, The Spinners’ ‘It’s a Shame’ and Jermaine Jackson’s ‘Let’s Get Serious\,’ ‘Better Than Walking Out’ by Marlena Shaw and ‘Heart Be Still’ for Frankie Valli. He made history as the first blind Top 40 radio DJ\, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of his original Heat for the Feets\, featuring UK hit  ‘You’re My Everything’. \nModerated by Grammy Award-winning musician and producer Shannon Sanders\, this intimate conversation will take audiences behind the songs and defining moments of Lee Garrett’s journey — where he’ll share stories from his career\, reflect on his friendships and creative relationships\, and explore the impact their generation of artists and songwriters have had on music and culture. \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.nmaam.org/event/in-the-pocket-a-celebration-with-lee-garrett/
LOCATION:National Museum of African American Music\, 510 Broadway\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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