REMEMBERING CLARENCE FOUNTAIN AND TEE EVA
Clarence Fountain, leader of the Blind Boys of Alabama, passed away on June 3rd. He was 88. Mr. Fountain’s gospel group, which embraced secular…
American Routes explores the shared and individual musical threads that contribute to the great diversity of American culture, from blues to Cajun, Tejano to jazz, country to soul and all the stops in between.
Staycations, Destinations & Summertime Variations
To kick off the summer season, American Routes is riding the airwaves to exotic destinations, swinging and surfing to all manner of beachside rhythms from the Beach Boys, Toots and the Maytals, Wilco, and the Kinks. We also stay home to bask in the sultry heat of "Summertime," composed by George Gershwin and novelist Dubose… read more
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REMEMBERING CHARLES NEVILLE
Neville Brothers saxophonist Charles Neville passed away on April 26. He was a longtime friend, colleague, national treasure, and standard bearer for New Orleans…
AMERICAN ROUTES: SONGS AND STORIES FROM THE ROAD
American Routes: Songs and Stories From the Road, is a two CD collection of favorite interviews and stories. From mambo kings and country sweethearts…
