A music blog by Alan Richard on the crossroads of American music: Soul, country & beyond. Also for @nodepression, @salvationsouth1, @staxmuseum & others.
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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The family of Isaac Hayes is coming for Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of a classic soul hit @StaxRecords ajc.com/uatl/the-family-of-i…
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Outrage follows Georgia decision not to fund African American Studies class just before school year starts: It’s ‘un-American and it’s wrong.’ @SouthernEdFound @AJCGetSchooled @georgiayouthco ajc.com/education/outrage-at…
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I’m always excited and blown away by what @_love_holly_ and @literallytanner are building 💖 billboard.com/pro/black-opry…
This looks awesome, y'all. Gonna try to tune in for this talk with @StaxRecords legends @BookerTJones and Ms. Deanie Parker: staxrecords.bandcamp.com/mer… @Bandcamp @StaxMuseum @WYXR_Memphis #blackmusic Month
Pre-order the talented @JettHolden's new album and get the rockin’ single ‘Backwood Proclamation’ w/ @charlieworsham produced by @willhoge. Jett's the 1st @blackopryrecord artist! It’s about love and home, y’all. orcd.co/jh-thephoenix #BlackMusicMonth @blackopry
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Read about @JettHolden and a wide range of other Black country and roots artists in this earlier, emotional piece from @AMERICANAFEST. More to come and congrats to all! soulcountry.net/post/unbroke… #BlackMusicMonth @BlackOpry @blackopryrecord @_love_holly_
ALT Jett Holden performs at Station Inn in fall 2022 with Jessye DeSilva (at right on stage) and band.
Jon Byrd’s latest album balances his love for Johnny Paycheck and soulful country with groovy Southern sounds at times reminiscent of Tony Joe White — with a love for post-punk and power-pop thrown in. More: soulcountry.net/post/jon-byr… @Nashvillejbyrd
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Share the Air studies representation on all 6 Canadian radio formats. The results are not shocking, but the persistence of inequitable programming is disheartening.
Grateful to my collaborator Eugénie Tessier & partners at @WomenInMusicCA + @CanadasNAC.
songdata.ca/share-the-air
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New at SoulCountry: A look at Jon Byrd's latest album, blending hard country and post-punk influences, as performed one evening at @eastsidebowl in Nashville (with more new stories to come!) soulcountry.net/post/jon-byr… @Nashvillejbyrd @kevingordonmuzk @harmonicaboy @deeslounge37115
ALT Jon Byrd performs with Amelia White, Paul Niehaus and band.
Blown away by the play ‘#Blackbirding’ by @queenesther last weekend in NY. Incredible performances and music. And check out Queen Esther's new album of cool #billieholiday covers! My earlier profile of this amazing artist: soulcountry.net/post/queen-e…
Dig the new @Beyonce album? Explore the real roots of country music with @RhiannonGiddens and host @khadarfi on #ReimaginingCountry. I add a few thoughts, too! nts.live/shows/reimagining-c… @outsidechild13 @LeylaMcCalla @amythystkiah @tajmahalblues @JasonIsbell @NTSlive @domflemons
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Livestreaming now: The @NAACP_LDF daylong event featuring @SouthernEdFound President Raymond Pierce, the leaders of @BrownsPromise and other speakers to mark 70 years since the Brown v. Board of Education decision (see link in post below).
Starting Now - Hear from @SamSpital, @RPierceSEF, @OlatiJ, Malik Sammons and,@JG4Justice.
Tune in to the live stream ⬇️ youtube.com/watch?v=KG_MoRhL…
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"There's unfinished work to be done" on school segregation and disparities in educational opportunities, @SouthernEdFound President Raymond Pierce said. The U.S. has reached "a competitive disadvantage, and we could address that by addressing this issue." youtube.com/live/KG_MoRhLBlU…
The brilliant @RhiannonGiddens speaks with Jamal Khadar @khadarfi on #ReimaginingCountry, and I offer some thoughts between songs by Ms. Giddens, @outsidechild13 @LeylaMcCalla @amythystkiah @tajmahalblues & @JasonIsbell, inspirations all. nts.live/shows/reimagining-c… @NTSlive @Beyonce
Something changed in roots music in the past year. Artists who hadn’t yet turned their focus to social-justice issues, trans artists most of all, were moved to speak up and sing out in 2023. Listen and we'll all be better for it: soulcountry.net/post/changem…
ALT Mya Byrne
How integral were Black musicians as country music began? Resharing some earlier stories. And who was more country than Otis Redding and the Staple Singers? soulcountry.net/post/black-a… @mavisstaples @Beyonce @RhiannonGiddens @KenBurns @CharlesLHughes2 @outsidechild13
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I am going through submissions right now looking for new artists to play our @BlackOpry tour and i get so emotional when i find new folks. If you are an artist looking to join us please fill out the submission form. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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My essay, on the history behind how the country music genre ≠ the format of country radio. And the long legacy of Black country music.
Thanks to @musicoddington & @statonfrankie for speaking with me for this piece.
npr.org/2024/02/17/123207470…
Blessings to the great Allison Russell @outsidechild13 for her true artistry, and for being a relentless mentor and gracious music lover. Tremendous respect to this Nashvillian and others such as Hayley Williams of @Paramore for speaking out. Love is always right.
Hayley Williams Slams Tennessee GOP’s ‘Blatant Racism’ for Rejecting Resolution Honoring Allison Russell blbrd.cm/xwJpquK
Y'all, this is great! Groove (and rock) on, ALT! 🤘
I am very excited today to announce the release of the first single off of my new album Stellar Evolution which is entitled, “Horror of It All”!
Stream it and share it on socials to infinity and beyond, but first…
Check out this amazing video!
🔗: youtu.be/01XdzTbv88E