REMEMBERING LORETTA LYNN
Country star Loretta Lynn, who blazed a trail through the male-dominated world of country music, passed away October 4th at age 90.
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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
Antique and Modern Music New Orleans Style: Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet
It's our curated mix of trad and modern jazz, blues, soul and country from Cannonball Adderley and Betty Carter, Guitar Slim and Slim Harpo. We'll come in out of the blues pouring down like rain and get to the sunny side of the street with Peggy Lee and Benny Goodman, party with Count Basie and… read more
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REMEMBERING PHAROAH SANDERS AND JOE BUSSARD
Nick Spitzer and Pharoah Sanders at his home near Sacramento. Photo by Matt Sakakeeny.
Jazz saxophone giant Pharoah Sanders died on Saturday, September 24th…
REMEMBERING RAMSEY LEWIS AND MABLE JOHN
Legendary Chicago pianist Ramsey Lewis passed away on Monday at age 87.
You can listen to our interview with him here.
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