Woven Wind: A Poetic Response

National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

Woven Wind - A Poetic Response Poetry Reading with Nadia Alexis and Ciona Rouse Featuring Simba Alik Curated by Grace Aneiza Ali Woven Wind – A Poetic Response is an evocative exploration of sound, story, and spirit, inspired by the Woven Wind exhibit. Blending poetry, reflection, and creative expression, this experience invites participants to respond […]

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R&B Bingo

The chips will fall wherever the music lands! Prepare for an electrifying night of musical bingo at the National Museum of African American Music. Let the rhythm guide your luck in five epic rounds of bingo, spanning the most iconic decades—’70s, ’80s, ’90s, 2000s, 2010s, and Trap. Think you really know music? Our bingo game […]

$20 – $25

Drummer Boy

National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

AfricaNashville, Fort Negley, and the National Museum of African American Music present: Drummer Boy Drummer Boy honors the bravery of Black soldiers who played a decisive role in the outcome of the US Civil War. It acknowledges the fierce legacy of their African ancestors and the real, hard challenges these men and women faced to […]

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Story Soundz

Story Soundz

National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

Join us for Story Soundz, an interactive storytelling and music program for young learners. Children will bring stories to life through music, sound, and imagination while building early literacy skills in a fun, engaging environment. EXPERIENCE THE PROGRAM: Interactive Storytelling  Engage with dynamic stories brought to life through sound and music Musical Exploration  Discover how […]

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Tiny Beatz

Tiny Beatz

National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

Join us for Tiny Beatz, a hands-on music and movement program designed for young learners! Children will explore rhythm, sound, and creativity through playful music-making and movement activities. EXPERIENCE THE PROGRAM: Rhythm Exploration - Discover the joy of making music through hands-on rhythm activities Movement & Music - Develop coordination and confidence through playful movement […]

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Heartbeat Saturdays

Heartbeat Saturdays

National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States +1 more

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 […]

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NMAAM Presents: ARTchives | A Celebration of Art & Music

The archive is alive. And this time, you’re in it! On Saturday, April 18th, ARTchives transforms NMAAM into a living canvas—where art, culture, and community converge. From a curated art exhibit, live music, and the creative energy shaped by Nashville’s Black art scene — we want YOU to add your own story as NMAAM’s living […]

$15 – $20

Bootsy’s Back! But He Never Left!

Bootsy’s Back — But He Never Left! Join us for an intimate celebration honoring the legendary Bootsy Collins and his 50th anniversary of Stretchin’ Out in Bootsy’s Rubber Band. As an architect of funk, Bootsy helped reshape a sound rooted in his unmistakeable style, fearless showmanship, and commitment to creative freedom. —A sound that extends […]

$25.00 – $35.00
Playing Beyond The Field

Jock Jams | Playing Beyond The Field

National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States

Jock Jams: A Listening Session with Soul’d Creative Collective, The Sound of Victory and DJ Partee Date: Thursday, April 23, 2026 Time: 6:00 PM  Location: The Roots Theater, National Museum of African American Music (NMAAM), 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN 37203 Event Description: Join us for an interactive live listening event with Soul’d Creative Collective and […]

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Heartbeat Saturdays

Heartbeat Saturdays

National Museum of African American Music 510 Broadway, Nashville, TN, United States +1 more

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 […]

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Funk You Up: Honoring The Sequence

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 […]

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Story Soundz

Story Soundz x Jazz AM

Nashville Jazz Workshop 1012 Buchanan St, Nashville, TN, United States

🎶 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 […]

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