Ms. Vee Presents: Inspired2Play with Yella P - Intro to Yella Style Blues

Join harmonica virtuoso and Memphis bluesman, Yella P., for an interactive overview of his approach to playing, singing, & living the blues! Join Memphis musician Damion “Yella P.” Pearson for a musical journey exploring the history of Memphis music and its lasting influence on genres around the world. From blues, gospel, and jazz to rock and roll, soul, and hip-hop, this lecture traces the evolution of Memphis music and its roots in Black American musical traditions. Through storytelling and live musical demonstrations, Yella P. explores the cultural connections between these genres and how his own distinctive musical style is a product of the Memphis story. You'll have opportunities to ask questions and engage in healthy dialogue as Yella introduces the sounds, stories, and traditions that shaped Memphis music and continue to influence generations of musicians. The talk will conclude with an open jam session led by Yella P.--instruments are welcome! Bring your instrument to join in!