On the Memphis riverfront, a new sound is rising. It’s joyful, familiar and characteristically Memphis. This Saturday, April 19, from 5 to 7 p.m., Memphis River Parks Partnership (The Partnership) will launch Sing It, Memphis, a community music series designed to bring Memphians together through the shared power of song.
Set against the backdrop of the reimagined Tom Lee Park, which reopened in 2023 — specifically at “A Monument to Listening”— the kickoff event’s theme is “Spring Sing.” The Partnership invites attendees to belt out feel-good classics, the kind of songs parents might blast on weekend mornings while tidying up the house. Think soul, funk, gospel — all carefully-curated with the spirit of community in mind.
“This isn’t just about music,” said Jasmine Coleman, director of Programming and Engagement for Memphis River Parks Partnership. “Sing It, Memphis” is about community healing, joy and collective expression. It’s a chance to see how powerful we are when we come together, even just for a couple of hours, to do something simple — like sing.”
The event series is curated by singer Keri Lee, whose creative energy has helped shape the project from day one. A Memphis native and seasoned performer, Lee is no stranger to big stages. She will join R&B crooner John Legend on tour later this year. But for her, Sing It, Memphis is every bit as exciting and important as those upcoming arena shows…