REMEMBERING CHRIS STRACHWITZ
Chris Strachwitz, founder of Arhoolie Records, has died at age 91. Below is Nick Spitzer’s statement on his passing:
“Chris had been ailing for some…
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
Blues and Jazz, African Roots and Branches with Shemekia Copeland and Balla Kouyaté
It's Blueswomen, Jazzmen, African roots and branches. Chicago blues singer Shemekia Copeland's father, the late blues guitarist Johnny Copeland, brought her into his music as a child. As an adult, she found new ways to use blues to express her perspective. We'll hear from some of Shemekia's heroes including Etta James, Ruth Brown, Alberta Hunter… read more
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REMEMBERING HARRY BELAFONTE
Harry Belafonte, the great singer, activist, and actor known for popularizing calypso music and breaking down racial barriers passed away April 25 at age 96.…
NICK SPITZER AND BRIAN EDWARDS AT THE NEW ORLEANS BOOK FESTIVAL AT TULANE UNIVERSITY
American Routes: A Quarter Century of Oral Literacy & Aural Tradition on Public Radio
Nick Spitzer Moderator Brian Edwards
This conversation was part of…
