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No Depression is thrilled to announce two incredible writing opportunities funded by our nonprofit publisher, the FreshGrass Foundation, in honor of our 30th year of publishing. Two established writers, authors, and previous No Depression contributors, Erin Osmon and Annie Zaleski, have been awarded the inaugural No Depression Criticism Fellowships. They
THROUGH THE LENS: Wintergrass Festival 2026 Celebrated the Radical Traditional!
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The fest's self-proclaimed theme was “Rad Trad! Listen, Learn, Belong.” With performances by Bruce Molsky, Darol Anger,
BONUS TRACKS: RIP Willie Colón, Fundraising Campaigns, Live Albums, and Other New Releases
Rest in peace to the one and only Willie Colón, the salsa legend, trombonist, singer, arranger, and producer who passed away last weekend at the age of 75. Born in New York City to Puerto Rican parents, Colón was such a talent that he signed to Fania Records (an independent