LSSLatin Soul Sessions
Get Tickets →A cultural residency · Est. 2026
Latin Soul Sessions
Where Memphis Soul meets Latin Rhythm.
A three-night cultural residency celebrating Afro-Latin music, Memphis soul, culinary arts, coffee culture, visual art, and creative collaboration. Featuring internationally acclaimed Afro-Latin artist Dariel Amant and Memphis vocalist Keri Lee.
August 13–15, 2026Memphis, Tennessee
Featured artists
The voices behind the residency
Keri Lee
Memphis Vocalist · John Legend Collaborator
A Memphis-born vocalist whose voice carries the church-and-blues DNA of the city. Keri Lee has shared stages and studios with John Legend and stands as one of Memphis' most soulful contemporary voices.
The weekend
Three nights.
Three experiences.
One city.
Experience Memphis through three unforgettable venues — each with its own atmosphere, all telling one complete story.
August 13 – 15, 2026
Thursday · August 13
Meet & Greet
Thursday · August 13
Fat Charlie's Speakeasy
VIP Welcome Reception
Kick off Latin Soul Sessions inside one of Downtown Memphis' most intimate and sophisticated venues.
An exclusive VIP evening with Dariel Amant, sponsors, media, community leaders, artists, and creative partners.
Chef Marco Navarro curates hors d'oeuvres while guests enjoy handcrafted cocktails in a refined speakeasy setting, with DJ K. Malone setting the tone all night and Dominican desserts by Geez Louise Cakes.
Experience includes
- Meet & Greet with Dariel Amant
- DJ K. Malone
- Chef-curated hors d'oeuvres
- Dominican Desserts by Geez Louise Cakes
- Craft cocktails
- Networking
- VIP atmosphere
- Professional photography
Luxury SpeakeasyVintage MemphisWarm CandlelightSophisticated
Friday · August 14
Rumba Room
Friday · August 14
Rumba Room
An Evening of Afro-Latin Soul · Doors 7pm
Friday is an intimate listening experience highlighting the artistry of Dariel Amant and Memphis vocalist Keri Lee.
Not a nightclub. An elegant room designed for storytelling, musical collaboration, and authentic connection.
Doors open at 7pm with DJ Mala Leche on the decks. Reserve a VIP Table or VIP Lounge for the full experience.
Experience includes
- Dariel Amant
- Keri Lee
- DJ Mala Leche
- Doors open 7pm
- VIP Tables
- VIP Lounges
- Premium cocktails
- Curated atmosphere
- Live musical storytelling
Warm Amber LightingElegant StageIntimate AudienceSoulful
Saturday · August 15
CxffeeBlack Team
Saturday · August 15
CxffeeBlack Headquarters
Coffee Concert Indoors, Block Party Outdoors · Brunch 3–8pm
The weekend culminates at CxffeeBlack Headquarters with a Coffee Concert indoors and a block party outdoors, 3–8pm.
Dariel Amant and Keri Lee perform live throughout the afternoon and evening, with Dariel anchoring the musical centerpiece of the day.
DJ Sledro keeps the energy moving between sets, piped through outdoor speakers so the courtyard stays in the mix.
Chef Marco Navarro serves a curated Dominican-inspired brunch alongside Wapo's Pizza & Paletas, CxffeeBlack coffee, and craft cocktails.
Nino's Print Shop is on site with live shirt printing, plus visual artists and the full CxffeeBlack coffee experience to round out the final day.
Experience includes
- Dariel Amant live performance
- Keri Lee live performance
- DJ Sledro
- 3–8pm
- Coffee Concert Indoors · Block Party Outdoors
- Dominican-Inspired Brunch by Chef Marco
- Wapo's Pizza & Paletas
- Nino's Print Shop — On-site Shirt Printing
- CxffeeBlack Coffee Experience
- Craft Cocktails
- Visual Artists
- Community Gathering
Industrial MemphisCreative CampusCoffee CultureGolden Hour
Get Saturday Tickets$35 · $20 Admission Only
Three venues. Three unique experiences. One unforgettable cultural residency.
About
More than a concert.
Latin Soul Sessions is a three-night artist residency celebrating the intersection of Memphis Soul, Afro-Latin music, culinary arts, visual storytelling, coffee culture, and community.
Created by Chef Marco Antonio Navarro, the residency brings internationally recognized artists together with Memphis musicians, chefs, DJs, creatives, and cultural leaders to create meaningful collaborations across the city.
Each residency activates unique Memphis venues while strengthening connections between Black, Latino, African, and multicultural communities through music, food, and artistic expression.
Our vision is to establish Latin Soul Sessions as one of Memphis' signature annual cultural experiences.
— Chef Marco Antonio Navarro, Founder
@cookingwpapiThe experience
Nine senses. One residency.
Live Music
Chef-Curated Cuisine
Coffee Culture
Craft Cocktails
Visual Art
Community
Dance
Artist Residency
Creative Collaboration
In partnership with
Fat Charlie's Speakeasy
Rumba Room
CxffeeBlack
Additional partners coming soon
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Sponsorship
Partner with Latin Soul Sessions
Latin Soul Sessions connects brands with one of Memphis' newest multicultural arts experiences through music, food, coffee, culture, and community.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Each venue has its own parking guidance. Downtown Memphis offers a mix of surface lots, garages, and street parking near Fat Charlie's Speakeasy and Rumba Room. Detailed parking maps will be shared with ticket holders and Founding 100 members ahead of the residency.