Roots Music News--4.4.12

Richie sails into country Kansas City Star It also implies some Southern credibility and country roots, but the music honors his Top 40 past. The 13 tracks constitute a greatest-hits package: "You Are," "Say You, Say Me," "Stuck on You," "Sail On," "Lady." But this time Richie has enlisted a ... See all stories on this topic » Kansas City Star

Back To The Roots Music Day Planned In June WKSR The Matt Gardner Homestead Museum presents Nashville R&B and jazz singer Cissy Crutcher and her Jazz Band in a concert set for Saturday, June 2nd during the first annual Back to the Roots Music Day. The event will also feature gospel and bluegrass ... See all stories on this topic »

Killer Mike On 'RAP Music' Album: 'I'm Talking About Justice For America' Billboard "I just want to be the music that can relate to both sides, that stitch together their lives or represents their experiences." On "RAP Music," Killer Mike combines his Southern roots with soundscapes by iconic Brooklyn underground producer/MC El-P. See all stories on this topic » Billboard

The International Kora Fiesta at a Glance AllAfrica.com This is backed by the fact that the 21-string instrument is the key musical instrument that is identical to The Gambia and has its roots in the country as mentioned in the "ROOTS" a book authored by Alex Haley. Among questions that always come to the ... See all stories on this topic »

David Jacobs-Strain keeps his music on the map Gazette.Net: Maryland Community News Online Representing western Oregon, the 28-year-old singer-songwriter strives for his lyrics to maintain a sense of place while his music keeps a southern roots vibe. "That feels important to me not to try to pretend to be from somewhere else, even though the ... See all stories on this topic »

Blues folk artist playing The Root Meridian Booster Morlix, from Austin, TX., has been producing music for more than 50 years and will bring his blues folk sound to The Root for a show on April 12. In the past Morlix has contributed to or produced records by Roots music artists such as Lucinda Williams, ... See all stories on this topic »

Lumineers, Vespers, Lukas Nelson Release New Albums CMT.com The Lumineers, the Vespers and Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real are among the roots music acts releasing new albums Tuesday (April 3). The Lumineers' self-titled project released by Dualtone Music Group features the trio's catchy track, "Ho Hey. See all stories on this topic » CMT.com

Lionel Richie Back With New Music The Root The album also features duets with country singers Shania Twain and legend Willie Nelson, among others. Richie's latest album stays true to his breezy R&B sound, while infusing a bit of the country that also defines the singer's roots. See all stories on this topic »

The Elders to Energize Hopkins Arts Center April 17 Patch.com The Elders bring a high energy, rocking take on the Celtic musical tradition, thanks to a skillful mix of amped-up roots rock, augmented with powerful vocals, blazing instrumentals and top-notch song writing. A concert with The Elders is an infectious ... See all stories on this topic »