May 23rd, 2012 • SEGMENT

From The Show: Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge

From the show "Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge" originally aired on May 23rd, 2012

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October 27th, 2004 • INTERVIEW:

From The Show: I Swung the Election: Music & Politics

From the show "I Swung the Election: Music & Politics" originally aired on October 27th, 2004

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May 23rd, 2012 • FULL SHOW • read more

Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge

Working class, self-styled and always opinionated, the late King of Bluegrass Jimmy Martin talks guitar-picking, hunting dogs and the Opry. And singer of songs, Percy Sledge recalls going from hospital orderly to Atlantic Records soul singer with "When a Man Loves a Woman."

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July 2nd, 2008 • FULL SHOW • read more

Red, White and Blues: The Sounds of Patriotic Pluralism

Music and opinion on patriotism as pluralism, and sometimes protest, from guests Merle Haggard and Joan Baez. Plus blues and New Orleans jazz versions of classic freedom songs. Also American anthems from the late King of Bluegrass Jimmy Martin and the Grateful Dead. Then we're off on a summer road trip to sample Ted Drewes' Frozen Custard at his venerable stand on Route 66 in St. Louis, and play "Drown the Clown" at a Massachusetts county fair. Join us for a star spangled edition of American Routes.

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July 20th, 2005 • FULL SHOW • read more

Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge

Working class, self-styled and always opinionated, the late King of Bluegrass Jimmy Martin talks guitar-picking, hunting dogs and the Opry. And singer of songs Percy Sledge recalls going from hospital orderly to Atlantic Records soul singer with "When a Man Loves a Woman."

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October 27th, 2004 • FULL SHOW • read more

I Swung the Election: Music & Politics

All eyes are on the 2004 election. With this American Routes Music & Politics special we ask you to lend your ears to the democratic process as we bring you songs by and about politicians -- including John Kerry's high school rock band -- protest music, campaign songs and more. Guests include Senator Robert Byrd of West Virginia on fiddling to get elected; Cook County Commissioner and soul singer Jerry Butler discusses the difference between performance and politics; former Sec. of the Interior Stewart Udall recalls music in the Kennedy White House; and the King of Bluegrass, Jimmy Martin, wonders if we'll have a guitar-picking president. Plus topical music from Howlin' Wolf, Ella Fitzgerald, and The Grateful Dead. Democracy is the best sound around.

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March 24th, 1999 • FULL SHOW • read more

Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos

A visit in Los Angeles with Los Lobos guitarist and composer Cesar Rosas, talking about his Mexican musical heritage and his new solo release. Plus music from Nina Simone, Jimmy Martin, Slim Gaillard and Combustible Edison.

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January 30th, 2013 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Downhome in the Big City: Norah Jones & Andy Statman

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October 31st, 2012 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Swingin' the Election: Music & Politics 2012

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May 23rd, 2012 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge

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February 1st, 2012 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Downhome in the Big City: Norah Jones and Andy Statman

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November 30th, 2011 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Nashville

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November 17th, 2010 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Mr. Soul: A Tribute to Sam Cooke

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July 22nd, 2009 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Nashville

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July 2nd, 2008 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Red, White and Blues: The Sounds of Patriotic Pluralism

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June 18th, 2008 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Nashville

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February 13th, 2008 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge

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February 6th, 2008 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Song Men for All Seasons: Loudon Wainwright III & Drink Small

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March 24th, 1999 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Cesar Rosas of Los Lobos

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November 1st, 2000 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Election 2000 Special

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October 27th, 2004 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

I Swung the Election: Music & Politics

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October 27th, 2004 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

I Swung the Election: Music & Politics

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July 20th, 2005 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge

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December 13th, 2006 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Mr. Soul: A Tribute to Sam Cooke

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January 25th, 2006 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Southern Men of Song: Jimmy Martin and Percy Sledge

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November 21st, 2007 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Nashville

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August 1st, 2007 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Mr. Soul: A Tribute to Sam Cooke

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July 4th, 2007 • FROM THE PLAYLIST

Funk and Fireworks: July 4th with The Neville Brothers

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