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SOUTH CAROLINA MUSIC HALL OF FAME Preserving the State's Soundtrack

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SOUTH CAROLINA
MUSIC HALL OF FAME
INITIATIVE

STANFIELD GRAY
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

MISSION

The South Carolina Music Hall of Fame Initiative produces programs, exhibitions and concerts exploring the music and musicians of South Carolina. We consider the lives of the artists, their communities, and their lasting imprint on the state’s culture. The Initiative reflects the vibrant roots of the Palmetto State, including African, European, Hispanic, Native American, Asian and other influences.

HELLO FROM SOUTH CAROLINA...

One of these mornings, You're gonna rise up singing
--Summertime, George Gershwin

Dear Music Lover:

Welcome to the South Carolina Music Hall of Fame Initiative Web site. We're honored that you stumbled upon us and hope you will find some items of interest.

Historically, Charleston was the black music cradle of Colonial America, and South Carolina a place where African and European artforms mingled with Hispanic, Native American, Asian and other influences.

Early musicians of the Palmetto State were essential in shaping and blending these influences into new, distinctly American forms of music - Jazz, Blues, Bluegrass, Folk, Country, Rock'n'Roll and many more. Countless others continued to make vital contributions to Classical, Choral, Opera and other European traditions as well.

Today, South Carolina is home to internationally recognized musicians of all stripes - those who stem from traditional genres and others who embrace new forms such as Rap, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, Avant Garde, and beyond.

We hope you will join The South Carolina Music Hall of Fame Initiative as we preserve and promote the music and musicians of the Palmetto State through the lens of this rich and evolving legacy.

And please feel free to contact us with ideas, suggestions, and new music discoveries.

Sincerely,

Stanfield Gray
Executive Director
SC Music Hall of Fame Initiative

WHAT WE DO

1. Produce programs, concerts, and exhibitions that explore the music and musicians of South Carolina.

2. Encourage public interest in South Carolina’s musical legacy through educational outreach.

3. Plan for a facility to house the South Carolina Music Hall of Fame Center.

HOW TO HELP

The South Carolina Music Hall of Fame Initiative is calling all South Carolinians to help bring much deserved recognition to the contributions of our finest musicians and our shared musical heritage.

We encourage locals and visitors alike to contribute bios, essays, anecdotes, oral histories, recordings and more.

	To become a Fan of the South Carolina Music Hall of Fame Initiative, please contact Executive Director Stanfield Gray at grayjs@cofc.edu, or call (843) 478-1167.