American Routes is blues and jazz, gospel and soul, rockabilly and country, Cajun and swamp pop, Tejano, Latin… and beyond. Songs and stories from musicians describe a deep and diverse nation with sounds and styles shared by all Americans. From the bayous to the beltways, from crossroads to crosstown, on interstates and city streets, turn up your radio for the sonic journey!

American Routes—produced in New Orleans since 1998

THIS WEEK

Spring into Easter with the Paschall Brothers, Charlie Louvin and the Santa Maria Produce Company

Body, soul and Earth are rejuvenated at this special time of year when winter turns to spring. Spend some of it with Virginia-based gospel group the Paschall Brothers who perform an in-studio, a cappella set. Then meet the late Charlie Louvin, who along with brother Ira made up the Louvin Brothers. Famous for their familial… read more

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NEXT WEEK Live in New Orleans at Jazz Fest and Beyond: The Meters, Randy Newman, Doug Kershaw & the Tedeschi Trucks Band

LAST WEEK Dreamers Then and Now Part 2: Jesse Colin Young and Leyla McCalla

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REMEMBERING DICK DALE

Surf rock pioneer Dick Dale has died at the age of 81 years old.

To read more about his life, click here.

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AMERICAN ROUTES: SONGS AND STORIES FROM THE ROAD

American Routes: Songs and Stories From the Road, is a two CD collection of favorite interviews and stories. From mambo kings and country sweethearts…