TAJ MAHAL
EPISODES OF AMERICAN ROUTES WITH TAJ MAHAL
FROM THE SHOW: LABOR DAY
From the show "Labor Day" originally aired on September 2nd, 2009
DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
We're celebrating Arhoolie Records, the Berkeley, CA based record company devoted to roots music: blues and jazz, Mexican and Cajun, gospel and country. Join us for a live concert, from the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, with the pioneering label's many admirers including Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, Michael & David Doucet of Beausoleil, New Orleans' Treme Brass Band and sacred steel masters, the Campbell Brothers. We'll also chat with Arhoolie's founder, the late Chris Strachwitz about his passion for American roots music on record.
DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
We're celebrating Arhoolie Records, the Berkeley, CA based record company devoted to roots music: blues and jazz, Mexican and Cajun, gospel and country. Join us for a live concert, from the Freight and Salvage Coffeehouse, with the pioneering label's many admirers including Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, Michael & David Doucet of Beausoleil, New Orleans' Treme Brass Band and sacred steel masters, the Campbell Brothers. We'll also chat with Arhoolie's founder, Chris Strachwitz about his passion for American roots music on record.
MUSIC OF HEALING & ELIXIRS: LITTLE FREDDIE KING, ANDERS OSBORNE, DR. MICHAEL WHITE & MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION
From healing songs and expressions of pain to hoodoo cure-alls and feel-good elixirs, we explore the musical world of sickness and health. We talk with Mississippi-born guitarist Little Freddie King about how the blues saved many of his nine lives. New Orleans songwriter and rocker Anders Osborne tells of a journey that led to self-medicating with pain relievers that do more harm than good, and his eventual recovery. Tim Duffy of the Music Maker Relief Foundation in North Carolina explains the curative properties of music on society and his work with Taj Mahal to help deep-roots musicians in need. And clarinetist Dr. Michael White talks of jazz and its role in his and New Orleans' recovery after Katrina. Plus, medicine show troubadours hawk their tonics, Dr. John prescribes Mama Roux's healing potions, and Huey "Piano" Smith gives us a serious case of "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu."
MUSIC OF HEALING & ELIXIRS: LITTLE FREDDIE KING, ANDERS OSBORNE, DR. MICHAEL WHITE & MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION
From healing songs and expressions of pain to hoodoo cure-alls and feel-good elixirs, we explore the musical world of sickness and health. We talk with Mississippi-born guitarist Little Freddie King about how the blues saved many of his nine lives. New Orleans songwriter and rocker Anders Osborne tells of a journey that led to self-medicating with pain relievers that do more harm than good, and his eventual recovery. Tim Duffy of the Music Maker Relief Foundation in North Carolina explains the curative properties of music on society and his work with Taj Mahal to help deep-roots musicians in need. And clarinetist Dr. Michael White talks of jazz and its role in his and New Orleans' recovery after Katrina. Plus, medicine show troubadours hawk their tonics, Dr. John prescribes Mama Roux's healing potions, and Huey "Piano" Smith gives us a serious case of "Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu."
50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
There's lots to celebrate this 4th of July with American Routes. It's the 50th anniversary of Arhoolie Records and we're bringing the party to you. Live in concert from Berkeley, CA, Nick is joined on stage with the pioneering label's many admirers including Ry Cooder, Taj Mahal, Michael & David Doucet of Beausoleil, New Orleans' Treme Brass Band and sacred steel masters, the Campbell Brothers. We'll also chat with Arhoolie's founder, Chris Strachwitz about his passion for American roots music on record. It's an event not to be missed!
50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
It's the 50th anniversary concert of the legendary Arhoolie Records and we're bringing the party to you live from Berkeley's Freight & Salvage Coffeehouse. Nick is joined on stage with the pioneering label's many admirers including roots rock guitarist Ry Cooder, bluesman Taj Mahal, Michael Doucet of Beausoleil, New Orleans' Treme Brass Band, sacred steel masters the Campbell Brothers, the Mexican-American traditionalists Los Cenzontles and many special guests. We'll also chat with Arhoolie's founder, Chris Strachwitz about his passion for putting American roots music on record.
LABOR DAY
Relax and celebrate work and the music it has inspired on this Labor Day edition of American Routes. Worldly blues man and one-time farmhand Taj Mahal talks about tilling the soil as well as plowing through musical boundaries. The late oral historian and radioman Studs Terkel discusses work in America and his own labors over the decades. And New Orleans tinsmith and trumpeter Lionel Ferbos recalls balancing two careers. You'll also hear a work-related music mix including Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Nina Simone, Roy Orbison and many more.
LABOR DAY
Relax and celebrate work and the music it has inspired on this Labor Day edition of American Routes. Worldly blues man and one-time farmhand Taj Mahal talks about tilling the soil as well as plowing through musical boundaries. Oral historian and radio man Studs Terkel discusses work in America and his own labors over the decades. And New Orleans tinsmith and trumpeter Lionel Ferbos recalls balancing two careers. You'll also hear a work-related music mix including Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Nina Simone, Roy Orbison and many more.
LABOR DAY
Relax and celebrate work and the music it has inspired on this Labor Day edition of American Routes. Worldly blues man and one-time farmhand Taj Mahal joins us to talk about tilling the soil as well as plowing through musical boundaries. Oral historian and radio man Studs Terkel discusses work in America and his own labors over the decades. And hear about balancing two careers from New Orleans tinsmith and trumpeter Lionel Ferbos You'll also hear a work-related music mix including Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Nina Simone, Roy Orbison and many more.
FROM THE SHOW: DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "Downhome Music of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 5th, 2023
FROM THE SHOW: DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "Downhome Music of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 5th, 2023
FROM THE SHOW: DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "Downhome Music of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 5th, 2023
FROM THE SHOW: DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "Downhome Music of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 5th, 2023
FROM THE SHOW: PIANO PEOPLE AND MORE: JASON MORAN & HEATH ALLEN
From the show "Piano People and More: Jason Moran & Heath Allen" originally aired on May 31st, 2023
FROM THE SHOW: PIANO PEOPLE AND MORE: JASON MORAN & HEATH ALLEN
From the show "Piano People and More: Jason Moran & Heath Allen" originally aired on November 2nd, 2022
FROM THE SHOW: DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "Downhome Music of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 20th, 2022
FROM THE SHOW: DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "Downhome Music of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 20th, 2022
FROM THE SHOW: DOWNHOME MUSIC OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "Downhome Music of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 20th, 2022
FROM THE SHOW: MUSIC OF HEALING & ELIXIRS: LITTLE FREDDIE KING, ANDERS OSBORNE, DR. MICHAEL WHITE & MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION
From the show "Music of Healing & Elixirs: Little Freddie King, Anders Osborne, Dr. Michael White & Music Maker Relief Foundation" originally aired on October 20th, 2021
FROM THE SHOW: DREAMERS THEN & NOW, VOL. 2: JESSE COLIN YOUNG AND LEYLA MCCALLA
From the show "Dreamers Then & Now, Vol. 2: Jesse Colin Young and Leyla McCalla" originally aired on March 18th, 2020
FROM THE SHOW: DREAMERS THEN & NOW, VOL. 2: JESSE COLIN YOUNG AND LEYLA MCCALLA
From the show "Dreamers Then & Now, Vol. 2: Jesse Colin Young and Leyla McCalla" originally aired on March 18th, 2020
FROM THE SHOW: CREOLES AND COWGIRLS: CHARLIE GABRIEL & THE QUEBE SISTERS
From the show "Creoles and Cowgirls: Charlie Gabriel & the Quebe Sisters" originally aired on December 11th, 2019
FROM THE SHOW: DREAMERS THEN & NOW VOL. 2: JESSE COLIN YOUNG & LEYLA MCCALLA
From the show "Dreamers Then & Now Vol. 2: Jesse Colin Young & Leyla McCalla" originally aired on September 4th, 2019
FROM THE SHOW: DREAMERS THEN & NOW VOL. 2: JESSE COLIN YOUNG & LEYLA MCCALLA
From the show "Dreamers Then & Now Vol. 2: Jesse Colin Young & Leyla McCalla" originally aired on September 4th, 2019
FROM THE SHOW: LIVE IN NEW ORLEANS AT JAZZ FEST AND BEYOND: THE METERS, RANDY NEWMAN, DOUG KERSHAW & THE TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
From the show "Live in New Orleans at Jazz Fest and Beyond: The Meters, Randy Newman, Doug Kershaw & the Tedeschi Trucks Band " originally aired on April 24th, 2019
FROM THE SHOW: DREAMERS THEN AND NOW PART 2: JESSE COLIN YOUNG AND LEYLA MCCALLA
From the show "Dreamers Then and Now Part 2: Jesse Colin Young and Leyla McCalla" originally aired on April 10th, 2019
FROM THE SHOW: DREAMERS THEN AND NOW PART 2: JESSE COLIN YOUNG AND LEYLA MCCALLA
From the show "Dreamers Then and Now Part 2: Jesse Colin Young and Leyla McCalla" originally aired on April 10th, 2019
FROM THE SHOW: MUSIC OF HEALING & ELIXIRS: LITTLE FREDDIE KING, ANDERS OSBORNE, DR. MICHAEL WHITE & MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION
From the show "Music of Healing & Elixirs: Little Freddie King, Anders Osborne, Dr. Michael White & Music Maker Relief Foundation" originally aired on November 28th, 2018
FROM THE SHOW: ROUTES LIVE: THE METERS, RANDY NEWMAN, DOUG KERSHAW & THE TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
From the show "Routes LIVE: The Meters, Randy Newman, Doug Kershaw & the Tedeschi Trucks Band " originally aired on August 22nd, 2018
FROM THE SHOW: CREOLES AND COWGIRLS: CHARLIE GABRIEL AND THE QUEBE SISTERS
From the show "Creoles and Cowgirls: Charlie Gabriel and the Quebe Sisters" originally aired on May 30th, 2018
FROM THE SHOW: MUSIC OF HEALING & ELIXIRS: LITTLE FREDDIE KING, ANDERS OSBORNE, DR. MICHAEL WHITE & MUSIC MAKER RELIEF FOUNDATION
From the show "Music of Healing & Elixirs: Little Freddie King, Anders Osborne, Dr. Michael White & Music Maker Relief Foundation" originally aired on March 21st, 2018
FROM THE SHOW: COUNTRY-SOUL CROSSOVER: GEORGE JONES AND SAM MOORE
From the show "Country-Soul Crossover: George Jones and Sam Moore" originally aired on November 15th, 2017
FROM THE SHOW: RHYTHM & BLUES INTO ROCK & ROLL: FATS DOMINO, BILLY BOY ARNOLD AND THE TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND
From the show "Rhythm & Blues into Rock & Roll: Fats Domino, Billy Boy Arnold and the Tedeschi Trucks Band" originally aired on November 8th, 2017
FROM THE SHOW: CREOLES AND COWGIRLS: CHARLIE GABRIEL AND THE QUEBE SISTERS
From the show "Creoles and Cowgirls: Charlie Gabriel and the Quebe Sisters" originally aired on October 18th, 2017
FROM THE SHOW: MUSIC, COMICS & COLLECTING RECORDS: R. CRUMB & JERRY ZOLTEN
From the show "Music, Comics & Collecting Records: R. Crumb & Jerry Zolten" originally aired on February 8th, 2017
FROM THE SHOW: MODERN TRADITIONS: BEN HARPER AND CARL LEBLANC
From the show "Modern Traditions: Ben Harper and Carl LeBlanc" originally aired on January 4th, 2017
FROM THE SHOW: HOW BLUE CAN YOU GET?: HOWARD TATE AND LYLE LOVETT
From the show "How Blue Can You Get?: Howard Tate and Lyle Lovett" originally aired on October 4th, 2016
FROM THE SHOW: BANJOS LOST AND FOUND: DON VAPPIE & NICKEL CREEK
From the show "Banjos Lost and Found: Don Vappie & Nickel Creek" originally aired on April 6th, 2016
FROM THE SHOW: MUSIC, COMICS & COLLECTING RECORDS: R. CRUMB & JERRY ZOLTEN
From the show "Music, Comics & Collecting Records: R. Crumb & Jerry Zolten" originally aired on January 6th, 2016
FROM THE SHOW: THE SONIC JOURNEY OF ALAN LOMAX: RECORDING AMERICA AND THE WORLD
From the show "The Sonic Journey of Alan Lomax: Recording America and the World" originally aired on November 18th, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: MODERN TRADITIONS: BEN HARPER AND CARL LEBLANC
From the show "Modern Traditions: Ben Harper and Carl LeBlanc" originally aired on November 11th, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: JOHNNY WINTER & JASON MORAN
From the show "Johnny Winter & Jason Moran" originally aired on August 12th, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: MUSIC, COMICS & COLLECTING RECORDS: R. CRUMB & JERRY ZOLTEN
From the show "Music, Comics & Collecting Records: R. Crumb & Jerry Zolten" originally aired on May 20th, 2015
FROM THE SHOW: THE SONIC JOURNEY OF ALAN LOMAX: RECORDING AMERICA AND THE WORLD
From the show "The Sonic Journey of Alan Lomax: Recording America and the World" originally aired on December 24th, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: MODERN TRADITIONS: BEN HARPER AND CARL LEBLANC
From the show "Modern Traditions: Ben Harper and Carl LeBlanc" originally aired on November 5th, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: MUSIC, COMICS & COLLECTING RECORDS: R. CRUMB & JERRY ZOLTEN
From the show "Music, Comics & Collecting Records: R. Crumb & Jerry Zolten" originally aired on September 24th, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: THE SONIC JOURNEY OF ALAN LOMAX: RECORDING AMERICA AND THE WORLD
From the show "The Sonic Journey of Alan Lomax: Recording America and the World" originally aired on February 5th, 2014
FROM THE SHOW: MODERN TRADITIONS: BEN HARPER AND CARL LEBLANC
From the show "Modern Traditions: Ben Harper and Carl LeBlanc" originally aired on November 13th, 2013
FROM THE SHOW: JOHNNY WINTER AND JASON MORAN
From the show "Johnny Winter and Jason Moran" originally aired on September 11th, 2013
FROM THE SHOW: HOW BLUE CAN YOU GET?: HOWARD TATE AND LYLE LOVETT
From the show "How Blue Can You Get?: Howard Tate and Lyle Lovett" originally aired on July 24th, 2013
FROM THE SHOW: THE SONIC JOURNEY OF ALAN LOMAX: RECORDING AMERICA AND THE WORLD
From the show "The Sonic Journey of Alan Lomax: Recording America and the World" originally aired on March 13th, 2013
FROM THE SHOW: MODERN TRADITION: BEN HARPER AND CARL LEBLANC
From the show "Modern Tradition: Ben Harper and Carl LeBlanc" originally aired on January 23rd, 2013
FROM THE SHOW: TEXAS GULF COAST BLUES & JAZZ: JOHNNY WINTER & JASON MORAN
From the show "Texas Gulf Coast Blues & Jazz: Johnny Winter & Jason Moran" originally aired on November 28th, 2012
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 4th, 2012
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 4th, 2012
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 4th, 2012
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on July 4th, 2012
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
FROM THE SHOW: GULF COAST BLUES AND JAZZ: JOHNNY WINTER & JASON MORAN
From the show "Gulf Coast Blues and Jazz: Johnny Winter & Jason Moran" originally aired on April 11th, 2012
FROM THE SHOW: HOW BLUE CAN YOU GET?: HOWARD TATE AND LYLE LOVETT
From the show "How Blue Can You Get?: Howard Tate and Lyle Lovett" originally aired on July 13th, 2011
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on June 29th, 2011
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on June 29th, 2011
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on June 29th, 2011
FROM THE SHOW: 50 YEARS OF ARHOOLIE RECORDS
From the show "50 Years of Arhoolie Records" originally aired on June 29th, 2011
FROM THE SHOW: GEORGE JONES & SAM MOORE
From the show "George Jones & Sam Moore" originally aired on October 6th, 2010
FROM THE SHOW: HOW BLUE CAN YOU GET? HOWARD TATE AND LYLE LOVETT
From the show "How Blue Can You Get? Howard Tate and Lyle Lovett" originally aired on July 28th, 2010
FROM THE SHOW: HOW BLUE CAN YOU GET?: HOWARD TATE AND LYLE LOVETT
From the show "How Blue Can You Get?: Howard Tate and Lyle Lovett" originally aired on January 20th, 2010
FROM THE SHOW: LABOR DAY
From the show "Labor Day" originally aired on September 2nd, 2009
FROM THE SHOW: LABOR DAY
From the show "Labor Day" originally aired on September 2nd, 2009
FROM THE SHOW: GEORGE JONES & SAM MOORE
From the show "George Jones & Sam Moore" originally aired on November 5th, 2008
FROM THE SHOW: BANJOS LOST AND FOUND: DON VAPPIE & NICKEL CREEK
From the show "Banjos Lost and Found: Don Vappie & Nickel Creek" originally aired on July 16th, 2008
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 February 13th, 2008
FROM THE SHOW: THE ROAD WITH DON WALSER
From the show "The Road with Don Walser" originally aired on December 9th, 1998
FROM THE SHOW: THE ROAD WITH DON WALSER
From the show "The Road with Don Walser" originally aired on July 8th, 1998
FROM THE SHOW: JAZZ FEST WITH IRMA THOMAS
From the show "Jazz Fest with Irma Thomas" originally aired on April 22nd, 1998
FROM THE SHOW: ALASKA / HAWAII
From the show "Alaska / Hawaii" originally aired on December 1st, 1999
FROM THE SHOW: DELTA DAILY LIFE
From the show "Delta Daily Life" originally aired on October 13th, 1999
FROM THE SHOW: DELTA DAILY LIFE.
From the show "Delta Daily Life." originally aired on July 26th, 2000
FROM THE SHOW: NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS
From the show "North Mississippi Allstars" originally aired on July 19th, 2000
FROM THE SHOW: RESOLUTIONS FOR A NEW YEAR
From the show "Resolutions for a New Year" originally aired on December 26th, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: JELLY ROLL MORTON
From the show "Jelly Roll Morton" originally aired on December 5th, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: LAZY LESTER / RANDY WESTON
From the show "Lazy Lester / Randy Weston" originally aired on October 31st, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS
From the show "North Mississippi Allstars" originally aired on July 4th, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: JELLY ROLL MORTON
From the show "Jelly Roll Morton" originally aired on January 31st, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: RESOLUTIONS FOR A NEW YEAR
From the show "Resolutions for a New Year" originally aired on January 3rd, 2001
FROM THE SHOW: LAZY LESTER / RANDY WESTON
From the show "Lazy Lester / Randy Weston" originally aired on September 18th, 2002
FROM THE SHOW: JAZZ FEST / WILD MAGNOLIAS
From the show "Jazz Fest / Wild Magnolias" originally aired on April 24th, 2002
FROM THE SHOW: LABOR DAY
From the show "Labor Day" originally aired on August 27th, 2003
FROM THE SHOW: LABOR DAY
From the show "Labor Day" originally aired on August 27th, 2003
FROM THE SHOW: MUSEUMS OF SOUND
From the show "Museums of Sound" originally aired on May 14th, 2003
FROM THE SHOW: LABOR DAY
From the show "Labor Day" originally aired on September 1st, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: LABOR DAY
From the show "Labor Day" originally aired on September 1st, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: MUSEUMS OF SOUND
From the show "Museums of Sound" originally aired on June 16th, 2004
FROM THE SHOW: LAZY LESTER / RANDY WESTON
From the show "Lazy Lester / Randy Weston" originally aired on June 2nd, 2004
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 July 20th, 2005
FROM THE SHOW: DELTA DAILY LIFE
From the show "Delta Daily Life" originally aired on April 20th, 2005
FROM THE SHOW: JELLY ROLL MORTON
From the show "Jelly Roll Morton" originally aired on January 5th, 2005
FROM THE SHOW: BANJOS LOST AND FOUND: DON VAPPIE & NICKEL CREEK
From the show "Banjos Lost and Found: Don Vappie & Nickel Creek" originally aired on August 2nd, 2006
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 January 25th, 2006
FROM THE SHOW: GEORGE JONES & SAM MOORE
From the show "George Jones & Sam Moore" originally aired on June 6th, 2007
FROM THE SHOW: BANJOS LOST AND FOUND: DON VAPPIE & NICKEL CREEK
From the show "Banjos Lost and Found: Don Vappie & Nickel Creek" originally aired on April 11th, 2007