Tucson, Arizona has a strong, growing independent music culture that focuses on locally grown and locally derived musical genres. The city is home to musical organizations that seek to nurture artists from the local music scene as well as introduce the community to other musical styles from beyond Southern Arizona.
Tucson is home to both home-grown and imported musical styles and influences, including:
The annual public-choice music awards – nicknamed the TAMMIES[4] – seeks to recognize local talent by highlighting Tucson's best musical performers.[5] The awards are held in the fall and are sponsored by Tucson Weekly magazine.
The following Tucson-based artists have been featured in a variety of local and national media.