REMEMBERING CLARENCE FOUNTAIN AND TEE EVA
Clarence Fountain, leader of the Blind Boys of Alabama, passed away on June 3rd. He was 88. Mr. Fountain’s gospel group, which embraced secular…
American Routes explores the shared and individual musical threads that contribute to the great diversity of American culture, from blues to Cajun, Tejano to jazz, country to soul and all the stops in between.
When Is Father's Day?
From "Ol' Man River" to "Papa Was a Rolling Stone," we turn to the American songbook for portraits of fatherhood, both kindly and cautionary, from down-home country to down-with-the-man rock'n'roll and soul. We talk to New Orleans jazz patriarch Ellis Marsalis about family life and raising four career musicians--Wynton, Branford, Jason and Delfeayo. Dan Auerbach… read more
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REMEMBERING CHARLES NEVILLE
Neville Brothers saxophonist Charles Neville passed away on April 26. He was a longtime friend, colleague, national treasure, and standard bearer for New Orleans…
AMERICAN ROUTES: SONGS AND STORIES FROM THE ROAD
American Routes: Songs and Stories From the Road, is a two CD collection of favorite interviews and stories. From mambo kings and country sweethearts…
