American Songwriter

On This Day in 1964, a British Band Turned a Traditional American Song Into the First Folk Rock No. 1–Inspiring Bob Dylan To Go Electric

On this day (September 5) in 1964, The Animals topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “House of the Rising Sun.” The song, an arrangement of a traditional American folk song, occupied the top spot for ...
American Songwriter

3 Classic Country Songs That Played on Every Road Trip Cassette

One of the most quintessential American experiences is taking a road trip. Whether you and your family are going on vacation or you’re moving to a place across the country, most Americans have driven ...

Yo-Yo Ma takes his cello outdoors to explore how music connects us to nature

NPR's Scott Detrow talks with Ana Gonzalez and cellist Yo-Yo Ma about their new podcast 'Our Common Nature' from WNYC, which connects music with nature and place.
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'American Idol' winner Jamal Roberts releases song celebrating Mississippi

Mississippi's "American Idol" winner, Jamal Roberts, dropped a new song celebrating the beauty of the Magnolia State.The song called "Mississippi" highlights family, faith and southern roots while ...