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

THIS WEEK

Home Grown Soul: Jimmy Hughes and Booker T. Jones

This week we visit with two masters of Southern soul. Multi-instrumentalist Booker T. Jones, along with his group the MGs, helped to create the legendary Stax sound. We talk with Booker T. about growing up in Memphis and his work with Southern rock band, the Drive-By Truckers. Soul singer Jimmy Hughes got his start at… read more

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NEXT WEEK Country, Cuban and Cajun: Raul Malo & The Mavericks; The Pine Leaf Boys

LAST WEEK New Orleans Traditional Jazz Live with Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band - Jazz Manouche from Christine Tassan et les Imposteures

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REMEMBERING WALTER "WOLFMAN" WASHINGTON AND TOPSY CHAPMAN

Legendary New Orleans bluesman Walter “Wolfman” Washington passed away on December 22, 2022. He was 79.

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REMEMBERING CAPTAIN DOC HAWLEY

Captain Doc Hawley, New Orleans riverboat captain who piloted the steamboat Natchez and played its calliope, passed away on Saturday. He was 87 years old.…