A new museum in Tennessee that focuses on African American music will open next month in Nashville. ... read more »

“Jimi Hendrix is one of the most important figures in American pop culture, not just American music,” said Dr. Steven Lewis, curator at NMAAM. “This guitar provides a physical reminder of the power of his music, his personality and his brand of self-expression that was as influential in the 1960s as it is today.” ... read more »

It is an extension of The Museum’s My Music Matters programing, which provides opportunities to explore the global influence of African American music. ... read more »