Amplifying the Story of African Americans in Music with Tamar Smithers

Speak Up for Equity

As Senior Director of Education and Exhibitions at Nashville’s new National Museum of African American Music, Tamar Smithers is helping to create a space where people can learn about the vital role African Americans have played in music history. In this episode, Tamar shares her perspective on the importance of spaces like NMAAM for Black artists, and she explains how she’s taking her efforts beyond the walls of the museum to engage with people around the world.