"That is what records are, they are just evidence or proof that someone was here, that they had a statement, and that they left a mark on this world."

Today we’re taking it back to the very beginning of our journey with WYXR. We will hear from our friends at the radio station about who they are, the history of the station, what New Memphis’ role is within that rich history, and the importance of not only archiving musical history but lifting voices into the narrative. Memphis really does have a sound... a_re you listening?_

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• WYXR
• "Meanwhile in Memphis" on WYXR
• Crosstown Arts
• WFMU from New York
• WWOZ from New Orleans
• The Daily Memphian
• Beale Street Caravan
• The University of Memphis' The ROAR
• WYXR = The Reimagined WUMR
• Crosstown Concourse
• Anita Ward's "Ring My Bell"
• New Memphis Embark
• New Memphis Events
• The Link Up Memphis
• TEDxMemphis
• DJ Spanish Fly
• The Black Keys
• Raised By Sound Fest
• Power the progress of New Memphis and WYXR

This episode is made possible in partnership with Independent Bank.