REMEMBERING RONNIE HAWKINS
Ronnie Hawkins, rockabilly performer and mentor to the Band, passed away on May 29. He was 87.
You can read more about his life here.
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
Recording New Orleans: Basin Street Records with Jon Cleary & Kermit Ruffins
New Orleans' own Basin Street Records is a homegrown record label featuring superstars of the local sound like the Rebirth Brass Band, Davell Crawford, Jason Marsalis and Kermit Ruffins. The label got its start with a live recording of Kermit's band at the Uptown club Tipitina's in 1997. Now, over two decades later and several… read more
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SUN RA HOUSE APPROVED FOR INCLUSION ON THE PHILADELPHIA REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES
“In a widely celebrated move, the staff of the Historical Commission nominated the Sun Ra House (aka the Arkestral Institute) at 5626 Morton Street and…
REMEMBERING BOBBIE NELSON
Bobbie Nelson, Willie Nelson’s sister and longtime piano player, passed away on March 10 at age 91.
She joined brother Willie Nelson at Sea-Saint Studios…
