On Saturday, April 25, NMAAM celebrates the women who started it all. In 1979, The Sequence became the first female hip-hop group in music history. Before the genre had a name. Before anyone was keeping score. Three women from South Carolina walked into Sugar Hill Records and laid the foundation that generations of artists have […]
🎶 NMAAM Story Soundz x Jazz AM – This Saturday! 🎶 Join us for a special Story Soundz collaboration with Jazz AM at the Nashville Jazz Workshop! 🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026 ⏰ Show starts promptly at 10:00 AM 📍 Jazz AM takes place at the Nashville Jazz Workshop: 1012 Buchanan St., Nashville, TN 37208 […]
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! DJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene, known for blending contemporary beats with […]
Coffee Talk with Metro Arts is a monthly community gathering where artists, neighbors, and anyone looking to get involved in the Nashville arts scene can connect and share their stories. Join us to learn about upcoming projects and opportunities and meet the people creating exciting new art in Nashville. The next Coffee Talk will be […]
Experience NMAAM without the cost on our special Free Admission Days, sponsored by our generous partner, Nissan. Free Wednesdays: Every first Wednesday of the month, enjoy complimentary access to the museum galleries. On these days, simply show up, check in at the front desk, and immerse yourself in the history and influence of African American […]
SOUNDS IN CINEMA Where film meets music history. Join us for curated documentary screenings that explore the intersection of African American music and cinema, featuring authentic industry conversations and special guest appearances. Part of our Nissan Free Wednesdays programming, these screenings often include live discussions with the artists, producers, and music professionals who created the […]
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! DJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene, known for blending contemporary beats with […]
The National Museum of African American Music Presents The Velvet Rope The Official VIP Concert Experience Celebrating Ari Lennox's — The Vanacy Tour Join us at NMAAM for a special edition of The Velvet Rope Experience celebrating the soulful sound and spirit of Ari Lennox. The Velvet Rope is a curated VIP listening experience designed for […]
THE FIRST NOTE A Concert Series by the National Museum of African American Music Friday, May 15, 2026 | 8:00 PM 10:00 PM NMAAM Lobby, 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN Some artists are waiting to be discovered. The First Note is where that moment happens. The National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM) proudly presents The […]
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! DJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene, known for blending contemporary beats with […]
Join us for a special installment of Sounds in Cinema — NMAAM’s curated film series that explores the powerful intersection of Black music and storytelling on screen. Each program highlights the voices, cultural impact, and legacy behind the sounds that have shaped generations—brought to life through film, conversation, and special guest appearances. This month’s featured film […]
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! DJ Smoke is a dynamic force in the music scene, known for blending contemporary beats with […]