Beale Street Music Festival 2020

The mission of Memphis in May International Festival is to promote and celebrate Memphis culture, foster economic growth, and enhance international awareness through education.

Memphis in May hosts the city’s largest events like the Beale Street Music Festival and the World Championship Barbecue Cooking Contest. Memphis in May also produces extensive education, international, and economic programs for the city.

• Generates more than $149 million in economic impact.
• Improves the quality of life in the region.
• Promotes tourism like no other event in the city.
• Develops diversity and cultural pluralism.
• Remains Memphis’ largest and most dynamic consumer event time and time again.

Memphis in May International Festival is more than its events. It’s also a 501-C(3) not-for-profit, community-based organization that contributes to the economic growth of the community, fosters civic pride, promotes awareness of Memphis heritage and builds international relationships.

This Year, Memphis in May International Festival is excited to salute the Republic of Ghana! Rich in natural resources, poignant history, unique art and music communities, and friendly people with more than 100 indigenous cultural groups, Ghana is the seventh African country to be honored in the festival’s forty-four-year history.

Sarkodie & Stonebwoy will be performing at the festival

Beale Street Music Festival 2020 For more info click here!

Lastly, stay up to date with all you need to know about African music at SOA, right here.