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BONUS TRACKS: No Depression Reporting Fellowships, Brandi Carlile Scholarship, RIP Don Schlitz, and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: No Depression Reporting Fellowships, Brandi Carlile Scholarship, RIP Don Schlitz, and More Roots Music News

After a week off, Bonus Tracks returns with a double dose of roots music news! Last month, No Depression announced the launch of a new fellowship program, thanks to a generous donation from nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation. The Criticism Fellowships, given to writers, authors, and previous No Depression contributors,

THE READING ROOM: Joe McEwen’s ‘Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars: Affections and Reflections, 1973-2025’

THE READING ROOM: Joe McEwen’s ‘Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars: Affections and Reflections, 1973-2025’

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Three Worthy ‘World Music’ Campaigns

CROWDFUNDING RADAR: Three Worthy ‘World Music’ Campaigns

THROUGH THE LENS: Cayamo 2026 Captivated Roots Music Fans While Cruising In The Caribbean

THROUGH THE LENS: Cayamo 2026 Captivated Roots Music Fans While Cruising In The Caribbean

THROUGH THE LENS: Three Phenomenal Roots Music Gatherings in Texas — SXSW, Luck Reunion, and Todd Snider Rules!

THROUGH THE LENS: Three Phenomenal Roots Music Gatherings in Texas — SXSW, Luck Reunion, and Todd Snider Rules!

BONUS TRACKS: RIP Jon Dee Graham, Greensky Bluegrass Documentary, and More Roots Music News

BONUS TRACKS: RIP Jon Dee Graham, Greensky Bluegrass Documentary, and More Roots Music News

THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming

THROUGH THE LENS: Big Ears 2026 Was a Homecoming