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Classic Blues from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings to Receive LP Reissue Treatment for First Time, Out June 12 

One Of Smithsonian Folkways’ Best-Selling Titles Since Its 2003 Release, 26-Track Collection IncludesFoundational Recordings by Lead Belly,...
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Black Swan Records / George H. Buck Jazz Foundation To Release Definitive Box Set By Blues, Jazz & Feminist Pioneer Ma Rainey July 24

Ma Rainey: Mother Of The Blues, The Complete Paramount Recordings 1923-1928 Represents Major Leap Forward In Audio Quality5Cd, 118-Track Box Set...
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Fusing Son Jarocho with Cumbia, Champeta, And Other Influences, NYC’s Guachinangos To Release Debut Album Via Jalopy Records July 10

Old And New Mix Together As Traditional And Electric Instrumentation And Irresistible Swing Drives Seven-Piece Band’s Sweaty, Vital Music“On opening...
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Songwriter & Merlefest Fave Laurelyn Dossett, Whose Songs Have Been Covered By Levon Helm and The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Shares 1st Single from Forthcoming Solo Debut

Album Produced by M.C. Taylor of Hiss Golden Messenger & Features Guest Spots by Taylor, 2-Time GRAMMY Winner Rhiannon Giddens, Charly LowryAfter...
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Folk Alliance International (FAI) Opens Official Showcase Artist Applications for 39th Annual Conference, Set for January 27-31 2027, in Chicago, IL

Pre-Registration for Members, Applications for Mike Seeger Fellowship, and First-Time Artist/Industry Scholarships All Open TodayKansas City, MO and...
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Following Their SXSW Debut, Knats Release 2nd Album A Great Day in Newcastle, Out Today Via Fontana To Raves from Pitchfork, NPR Music, Guardian, Line of Best Fit, Mojo, Etc.

Young UK Jazz Trio Shares "Never Gonna Be a Boxer"Today, following their US debut at SXSW, Newcastle upon Tyne jazz trailblazers Knats return with...
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No Depression’s Best of April Includes Kiki Cavazos

No Depression’s Best of April 2026 Playlist"April certainly showered roots music fans with a wealth of great new releases!"  |  Read More at No...
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Billboard Features Folk Alliance International

Also this week: Folk Alliance International applications open, Lighthouse return to a storied Toronto stage, the winners of the Canadian Live Music...
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Bandcamp’s Best Country Music of April: Kiki Cavazos

The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, April 2026"Do you have to have some life experience to write a great song? Probably not. But Kiki Cavazos is...
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NPR Spotlights Lone Piñon

Alt.Latino: Flamenco meets Música Mexicana"Fusion is at the heart of so much of the music we cover - especially on this week's episode."  |  Read...
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Pitchfork Reviews New Knats Album

7.7: Knats, A Great Day in Newcastle"Knats, a trio from the UK, play nu jazz, but it would be remiss to say they don’t pay homage to their...
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NPR Spotlights Knats’ New Release

New Music Friday: The best albums out May 1"Welcome to New Music Friday, NPR Music's podcast dedicated to sharing the best albums out each week." ...
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The Guardian Features Knats

‘Geordie optimism is this rigorous spirit of hard graft’: Newcastle jazz band Knats break out of the north-south divide"While their London peers...
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No Depression Reviews Kiki Cavazos Album

ALBUM REVIEW: On Goodbye Blues, Kiki Cavazos’ Stories and Voice Are Timeless"Her new songs, much like previous tracks, are memorable for their...
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Bluegrass Situation Features Vaiano’s Paisanos

Vaiano’s Paisanos Valsa Continental Playlist"Honestly, I think the reason I am a nerd about string band music is that it offers a beautiful way of...
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No Depression Highlights Alexis P Suter

Best of the Blues: March 2026Read More at No Depression
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The Bluegrass Situation Premieres Liza Lo, “Birdsong”

"Welcome to the conclusion of another week. With it, we’re once again sharing our weekly round-up of brand new tracks, singles, videos, and more....
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No Depression Shares FAI 2026 Award Winners

International Folk Music Award Winners and More Roots Music News"The 38th annual Folk Alliance International (FAI) conference and festival is still...
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Billboard Highlights FAI Awards

I'm With Her Wins Two Awards at FAI 2026"LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 30: (L-R) Sara Watkins, Aoife O’Donovan and Sarah Jarosz of I'm With...
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The Bluegrass Situation Shares FAI Awards

See the Winners and Recipients of the 2026 International Folk Music Awards"Yesterday, Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Folk Alliance International (FAI)...
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Parade Previews FAI Artist of the Year Award

Folk Alliance International Unveils the 2026 Artist of the Year Award Nominees"These six acclaimed acts are shaping the future of folk and roots...
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