Beale Street
Beale Street is a lively music street in downtown Memphis. It is lined with clubs, restaurants, and neon signs where musicians play blues music day and night.
It is famous as the birthplace of the blues, a special kind of American music. Families enjoy the friendly street performers, the glowing lights, and the smell of tasty barbecue.
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Birthplace of the blues
Long ago, musicians here helped create the blues, which later grew into rock and roll and soul music.
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Bright neon lights
At night the street glows with colorful signs, making it a cheerful place for an evening stroll.
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Memphis barbecue
The area is famous for slow-cooked, smoky barbecue that many families come just to taste.