A Brief History of Memphis
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A Brief History of Memphis
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Narrated by:
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Dani Thompson
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By:
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Derek Monaghan
About this listen
From ancient river civilizations to the birth of rock ’n’ roll, A Brief History of Memphis traces the soul of a city that shaped the world.
Author Derek Monaghan takes listeners on a cinematic journey through ten pivotal chapters of Memphis’s evolution—beginning with its Indigenous roots along the Mississippi, through its rise as a cotton empire, its devastation during the yellow fever epidemic, and its rebirth through music, civil rights, and cultural resilience.
Explore the legacy of Beale Street, the revolutionary sounds of Sun Studio and Stax Records, and the final days of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Witness how Memphis reinvented itself through urban renewal, grassroots activism, and global influence—becoming a city of contradictions, creativity, and enduring spirit.
Whether you're a history lover, music enthusiast, or curious traveler, this immersive narrative reveals Memphis not just as a place, but as a pulse—one that continues to echo across generations.