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Booker T. Jones to be featured in HBO Original docuseries, Stax: Soulsville U.S.A. The HBO Original four-part documentary series STAX: SOULSVILLE U.S.A., an official selection of the 2024 SXSW Film & TV Festival and winner of the TV Premiere Audience Award, is produced and directed by filmmaker Jamila Wignot. The series debuts MONDAY, MAY 20 (9:00-10:00 p.m. Read more | Official Trailer
Bette Smith announced her new album, “Goodthing,” produced by Jimmy Hogarth (Amy Winehouse, Sia). “Goodthing” is slated to be out via Kartel Music Group on July 12. Bette states on the album, “‘Goodthing’ is a project that is near to my heart. It’s a personal album. Each song tells its own story and reflects elements Read more | 'Goodthing' Video
Tomorrow, April 30th, Rhiannon Giddens will appear as the musical guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live! The show will air on ABC at 11:35pm EST/10:35pm CT. For more info and upcoming tour dates for Rhiannon Giddens visit her artist page here. Read more
Amythyst Kiah released a haunting rendition of Lead Belly’s “In The Pines.” Her version, produced by Butch Walker, can be listened to here: Kiah shared, “Before I fully embraced a career as a songwriter, I rearranged old time songs in college while studying American roots music. My arrangement of ‘In The Pines’ is a callback Read more
She is well-known as a recording artist, host of “Dark Horse Radio,” and as a performer curating “States of Country,” her monthly live series exploring regional diversity in country music. This June Cantrell will release “Just Like A Rose: The Anniversary Sessions,” an album of original music celebrating her first 20 years in these endeavors. Read more
Rhiannon Giddens performed at New York City’s Beacon Theatre and today Rolling Stone shares a collection of beautiful shots by Sacha Lecca from her set. For a glimpse into the performance, see the photo gallery here: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-pictures/rhiannon-giddens-beacon-theatre-new-york-concert-1234990168/rhiannon-giddens-at-beacon-theatre-march-16th-2024-16/ For more info and upcoming tour dates for Rhiannon Giddens visit their artist page here. Read more | "Rhiannon Giddens’ Mesmerizing Beacon Theatre Gig"
Man Man has a new album on the way; Carrot On Strings will release June 7th worldwide through Sub Pop Records. Watch the long-form video trailer for the first single “Iguana” below: Man Man also announces headlining North American dates supporting Carrot On Strings, starting May 30th and stretching to July 20th. See the full Read more
The NPR staff shared their excitement for 50 albums that will be released this Spring; one of those albums being Strange Medicine by Kaïa Kater. They wrote: “One of Americana’s most thoughtful and inventive artists returns after six years with a meditation on those who’ve survived and thrived against marginalization and oppression. Guests include Taj Read more | NPR "Taylor Swift, Beyoncé and 50 more albums coming out this spring"
Nathalie Joachim’s ‘Ki moun ou ye’ received praise in a recent article by The New York Times titled “5 Classical Music Albums You Can Listen to Right Now.” Read the full article here: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/arts/music/february-classical-albums.html For more info and upcoming tour dates for Nathalie Joachim visit her artist page here. Read more
Following the release of their first new music in 14 years, Les Savy Fav is back again, to announce their second single “Guzzle Blood”, from upcoming LP OUI, LSF, due out May 10th via French Kiss/The Orchard. Watch the video for “Guzzle Blood”: Alongside the announcement of new music, Les Savy Fav share new shows throughout the Read more