Dallas metroplex musicians’ association
Poised for the 21st Century
The Dallas Metroplex Musicians’ Association, an affiliate of the historic National Association of Negro Musicians, promotes the profession of music among local African American musicians, works to preserve the legacy of distinctively African American music such as the Negro Spiritual, and nurtures musical talent by awarding annual scholarships.
Founded in 1985, DMMA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs and the Texas Commission on the Arts.
What Some Members Say
The membership of DMMA includes educators, church musicians, performing professionals, and patrons. Here a few of the members talk about their lives in music and what DMMA means to them.