The Roots of Her Rythm: Jackie Shane Archives Opening
Tue, Oct 06
|Special Collections Library and Universi
Join Vanderbilt Special Collections, Nashville Black Pride, and MashUp for a celebratory evening reception and pop-up exhibition as we officially open the Jackie Shane Archives to the public.
Time & Location
Oct 06, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Special Collections Library and Universi, 1101 19th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
About the Event
Join Vanderbilt Special Collections, Nashville Black Pride, and MashUp for a celebratory evening reception and pop-up exhibition as we officially open the Jackie Shane Archives to the public. The reception will take place on Tuesday, October 6 from 6:00-8:00PM. Program details forthcoming. Non-alcoholic drinks and hors d'oeuvres provided. This event is free and open to the public, but registration is highly encouraged.
Jackie Shane was born in Nashville in 1940 and began her pioneering career as a Black, transgender soul singer among the Jefferson Street music scene during the 1950s. After moving to Canada, she helped create the Toronto Sound and had her first hit in 1962, "Any Other Way." Tired of others limiting her freedom to express her true self, Shane left the music industry at the height of her fame. She maintained a reclusive lifestyle in Nashville until 2017 when she released a Grammy-nominated compilation album, Any Other Way. In…