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Weekly topic-driven columns from No Depression journalists

THROUGH THE LENS: The Roots of Americana in 10 Albums

THROUGH THE LENS: The Roots of Americana in 10 Albums

In January a writer-acquaintance did a piece on what he sees as the 10 all-time best Americana albums. While I have given that some thought over the years, I decided to look at it from a bit of a different perspective: 10 albums that are precursors to what Americana is

THE LONG HAUL: How Do Freelance Musicians Buy Houses?

THE LONG HAUL: How Do Freelance Musicians Buy Houses?

BONUS TRACKS: 40 Years of John Prine’s Oh Boy and Black History Lessons from Rhiannon Giddens

BONUS TRACKS: 40 Years of John Prine’s Oh Boy and Black History Lessons from Rhiannon Giddens

THE LONG HAUL: Musicians Carry a Heavy Load from Student Debt

THE LONG HAUL: Musicians Carry a Heavy Load from Student Debt

ROOTS IN THE ARCHIVE: ‘This Land’ and Sea Shanties on the World Stage

ROOTS IN THE ARCHIVE: ‘This Land’ and Sea Shanties on the World Stage

THE READING ROOM: Southwestern Ohio’s Turn in the Bluegrass Spotlight

THE READING ROOM: Southwestern Ohio’s Turn in the Bluegrass Spotlight

50 STATES OF FOLK: A Unique Sound Takes Root in Oklahoma's Red Dirt

50 STATES OF FOLK: A Unique Sound Takes Root in Oklahoma's Red Dirt