From the Archive

Further listening for those transfixed by the Stax documentary Soulsville U.S.A.

Here’s a piece from 2023 about the ripping solo album by legendary Stax guitarist Steve Cropper. Those transfixed by the recent label documentary series Soulsville U.S.A. know Cropper was part of a team of elite Memphis musicians who created relentless, profoundly grooving accompaniments for label stars like Otis Redding, Carla Thomas and others. To fully appreciate this unique label and its contribution to American music, start with the musicians!

Note: link above goes to the HBO/Max page for the documentary, which includes carefully curated playlists for each of the four episodes.