With a catalog of 800 singles and 300 full album recordings, Stax was home for American cultural icons like Otis Redding, Isaac Hayes, Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas, The Staple Singers, Booker T. & the ...

At Stax Music Academy, young musicians rehearse the unmistakable intro to “Theme from Shaft,” the Isaac Hayes tour de force that won an Oscar in 1972 and tantalizes listeners with its ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The Memphis music studio where some of America’s most recognizable songs were recorded decades ago is now a museum. But next door, trumpets blare, drums boom, and singers ...

Hayes' son, Isaac Hayes III, shared a copy of a copyright infringement notice, filed by lawyer James Walker and issued to Trump, demanding his campaign pay $3 million in licensing fees.

Founded in 1957 by Jim Stewart, the company drew upon a mix of young, local talent, and by 1973, the label was one of the entertainment industry’s most influential producers of soul music ...

From Carla Thomas to Isaac Hayes, HBO Stax documentary is story of 'Soulsville' — and America John Beifuss, Memphis Commercial Appeal Mon, May 20, 2024 at 10:00 AM UTC ...