The Mississippi River will once again serve as the backdrop for a celebration of music deeply rooted in Memphis as the RiverBeat Music Festival takes over the riverfront this weekend, blending legendary soul,

Al Kapone and DJ Zirk hosted the Memphis Rap OGz set at RiverBeat, which featured Tom Skeemask, Gangsta Blac, Frayser Boy, Kia Shine and Tela.

If RiverBeat does prove Wu-Tang Clan's last concert in Memphis, the show was a goodbye worthy of their legacy.

WEEKEND EVENTS 〽️ Live music, Kentucky Derby celebrations and family fun are taking over Memphis and the Mid-South this weekend. To kick off May, the area is packed with things to do, from festivals to can't miss parties and activities for all ages.

Salt-N-Pepa delivered a 75-minute set that was heavy on nostalgia and offered an unwavering energy that delighted the crowd at RiverBeat in Memphis.

Memphis soul music became the “soundtrack of the modern Civil Rights Movement" as the city served as a bridge between the South and North.

Ice Cube brought up NBA players' criticism of Memphis during his RiverBeat set, saying: “I got nothing but love for Memphis.”

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis soul singer and songwriter, Don Bryant, died Friday morning, Dec. 26, at the age of 83. He’s best known for co-writing the hit song I Can’t Stand the Rain ...