REMEMBERING JOAO GILBERTO
Brazilian singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joao Gilberto passed away Saturday July 6, 2019. Gilberto is fondly remembered as O Mito (The Legend) for his role…
American Routes is blues and jazz, gospel and soul, rockabilly and country, Cajun and swamp pop, Tejano, Latin… and beyond. Songs and stories from musicians describe a deep and diverse nation with sounds and styles shared by all Americans. From the bayous to the beltways, from crossroads to crosstown, on interstates and city streets, turn up your radio for the sonic journey!
American Routes—produced in New Orleans since 1998
Breaking Out: British Blues to New Orleans Bounce
From Great Britain to the Big Easy, we explore the sounds of musical and social breakouts. First, we hear how British blues pioneer John Mayall broke out of England with his band the Bluesbreakers, bringing British blues to a larger audience. We'll hear some of Mayall's sources and contemporaries, like Big Maceo and Eric Clapton.… read more
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REMEMBERING DAVE BARTHOLOMEW
Dave Bartholomew, a trumpeter, composer and bandleader who helped create rock ‘n’ roll, died Sunday morning (June 23) at age 100. Bartholomew’s partnership with Fats…
REMEMBERING LIL' BUCK SINEGAL
Louisiana legend, blues guitarist Lil’ Buck Sinegal, passed away at age 75.
We’ve featured Lil’ Buck’s performances and interviews in several American Routes programs, including…
