PRINT EXCERPT: The Resistance Revival Chorus Takes Action with Art and Activism
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ROOTS IN THE ARCHIVE: Bessie Jones, 'Oh Death,' and a Story of the Supernatural
When October rolls around, some of us at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress start to think about the rich stores of supernatural lore that exist among our discs, tapes, and manuscripts. Among the great singers and storytellers whose work we preserve, some stand out as experts
THROUGH THE LENS: From Rhiannon Giddens to Sierra Ferrell, Singles in the Spotlight
Singles — whether on 78 rpm records or "cassingles" or digital downloads — are nothing new. However, recently there has been an uptick in one-off tunes released by roots musicians. In this time of coronavirus, many folks may not have ready access to a full studio in order to record
THE NEW NORMAL: How Tulsa’s Mercury Lounge Navigates Reopening and Evolving
EDITOR’S NOTE: “The New Normal” is an occasional series of stories that look into how the coronavirus has affected artists, listeners, and the music business. Find other stories in the series here.
“All I do now is cancel gigs,” John Fullbright jokes. “I finally had to throw the calendar
'Gypsy Songman' Jerry Jeff Walker Dies at 78
Jerry Jeff Walker, one of the most colorful figures in roots music and an inspiration to a whole generation of storyteller/songwriters who came after him, died Friday at the age of 78.
A family member who confirmed the news to Pitchfork said the cause was complications from cancer. Walker
Will Kimbrough Makes the Most of Unplanned ‘Spring Break’
Will Kimbrough wasn’t planning to go on spring break, but when the pandemic hit and his tour was canceled, he spent his downtime writing some new songs about the days in which we’re living. On Spring Break Kimbrough evokes the spirit of dejection and loneliness, the voice of