REMEMBERING BIG JAY MCNEELY
Saxophonist Cecil James McNeely, known as Big Jay McNeely, passed away from cancer on September 16th. Known for his honking style and wild stage antics,…
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.
Autumn Equinox: Changes & Sounds of the Season
As temperatures begin to dip and the leaves turn color, we celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with a soundtrack for the changing season. We hope for crisp air in Fall with Nina Simone's plea, "Chilly Winds Don't Blow," and Sarah Vaughan's take on Kurt Weill's "September Song." For the harvest, we spin Johnny Cash's "Pickin' Time."… read more
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REMEMBERING LAZY LESTER
Baton Rouge bluesman Lazy Lester died on August 22, after battling stomach cancer for the last few months. He was 85.
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REMEMBERING ARETHA FRANKLIN
Aretha Franklin died at 76 of pancreatic cancer on August 16th. The Queen of Soul was one of the most influential American singers, known for…
