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📘 Soulsville, U.S.A by Robert M. J. Bowman

Soulsville, U.S.A.: The Story of Stax Records offers an in‑depth look at the landmark label that rivaled Motown, chronicling its roster of iconic musicians such as Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Isaac Hayes, the Staple Singers, Rufus & Carla Thomas, Johnnie Taylor, Albert King, and Booker T. & the MG’s. Drawing on years of first‑person interviews and original research, the book reveals how the label’s Memphis studio became the birthplace of the distinctive “Stax sound” and explores its role as one of America’s earliest truly integrated music production environments.

First publish date: 1997

Genre: History/Modern History

Authors: Robert M. J. Bowman

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