Columns THROUGH THE LENS: The Roots Music Lovers Guide to Analog, Part 7 Alison Krauss - MerleFest - Photo by Amos Perrine
THROUGH THE LENS: Wintergrass Festival 2026 Celebrated the Radical Traditional! For its 33rd edition, the Wintergrass Festival (February 19-22, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Bellevue, Washington) pulled out all the stops to celebrate traditional roots music and its evolution. 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
BEST OF THE BLUES: February 2026 EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to No Depression’s newest column — Best of the Blues. Each month we’ve asked long-time No Depression contributor, Grant Britt, to round up some of his favorite new blues records for your listening pleasure. February is a great month for blues lovers. You'll