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Emily Nicole Green - Thief single artwork
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Emily Nicole Green Transcends Genres in ‘Thief,’ Mixing Americana and Jazz Balladry

Tom Orr November 22, 2023 No Comments AmericanaEmily Nicole Greenworld music

New York City-based Emily Nicole Green straddles an artistic line between Americana and jazz balladry with “Thief,” a brilliantly aching stab at those who steal…

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Lukas Nelson - Photo by Shervin Lainez
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Lukas Nelson’s “The View” Video Highlights Maui’s Scenic Beauty

World Music Central News Room November 17, 2023 No Comments American folk musicAmericanaLukas Nelsonworld music

The official music video for Lukas Nelson’s song, “The View,” is now accessible. Directed and edited by Orion Owens, the video presents scenes from the…

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Kenny Shore - Time Stands Still album cover
Album reviews

From EP to Full Album: Kenny Shore’s Musical Evolution

Angel Romero September 24, 2023 No Comments AmericanaBluegrassKenny Shoresoul

Kenny Shore – Time Stands Still (self-release, 2022) North Carolina-based singer-songwriter Kenny Shore released Time Stands Still last year. The album that keeps you hooked…

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Cover of Erin Ruth's Erin Ruth album
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Erin Ruth Explores Celtic Heritage on Debut Album

Angel Romero September 15, 2023 No Comments AmericanaCeltic musicErin RuthIrish folk musicworld music

Erin Ruth – Erin Ruth (self-released, 2023) Vocalist Erin Ruth has released a precious, moving and beautiful album deeply grounded in Celtic music. The self-titled…

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Edgar Meyer
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Edgar Meyer: A Maestro of the Double Bass

Claudia Taylor August 22, 2023 2 Comments AmericanaBluegrasswestern classical musicworld fusionworld music

American bassist and composer Edgar Meyer was born on November 24, 1960, in Oak Ridge, Tennessee. This prodigious talent has effortlessly traversed a vast array…

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Tipps and Obermiller - Love (and other mysteries)
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The Enigmas of Hilary Tipps, and Steve Obermiller

Claudia Taylor August 17, 2023 No Comments AmericanaHilary TippsStefan PrigmoreSteve Obermiller

Tipps and Obermiller – Love (and other mysteries) (2023) Love (and other mysteries) is the engaging debut album of a collaborative music project led by…

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Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters - The Epic Saga of Sam Davis
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The Legend of Sam Davis by Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters

Claudia Taylor July 25, 2023 No Comments Aaron Smith and the Coal BitersAmerican folk musicAmericanaworld music

Aaron Smith and the Coal Biters – The Legend of Sam Davis and other Stories of Newton County, Arkansas (self-release, 2023) The Legend of Sam…

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Karan Casey - Nine Apples of Gold
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Karan Casey’s “Nine Apples of Gold” Album Explores Themes of Resilience and Female Empowerment

Angel Romero July 6, 2023 No Comments AmericanaIrish folk musicIrish musicKaran Caseyworld music

Karan Casey – Nine Apples of Gold (Crow Valley Music, 2023) Karan Casey, the brilliant Irish vocalist, put together her new album “Nine Apples of…

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Arkansauce - OK to Wonder
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Savor the Delicious and Versatile Flavors of Arkansauce

Angel Romero May 28, 2023 No Comments AmericanaArkansauceBluegrassworld music

Arkansauce – OK to Wonder (self-release, 2023) The progressive bluegrass band, Arkansauce, renowned for their innovative string quartet compositions, hails from Arkansas and unveiled their…

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The Rifters - The Enchanted World
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American Western Roots Music Inspired by New Mexico’s Landscapes

Angel Romero May 26, 2023 2 Comments AmericanaThe Riftersworld music

The Rifters – The Enchanted World (Howlin’ Dog Records, 2023) The Rifters, a talented trio hailing from northern New Mexico, have recently released their seventh…

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