Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Don SchlitzMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 30, 2024This week, we celebrate the birthday of hit-making songwriter Don Schlitz — whose name you may not know, but whose songs you definitely will.
WatchWatch Jana Mila perform songs from 'Chameleon' at The Current Aug 28, 2024Amsterdam-based singer-songwriter Jana Mila visited The Current in July to play songs from her upcoming album, “Chameleon,” out on Friday, Aug. 30, on New West Records.
WatchLainey Wilson: Tiny Desk ConcertStephen Thompson • Aug 27, 2024The whole deeply charming set announced Wilson as a star with staying power.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: John Lee HookerMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 23, 2024This week, we spotlight the prolific blues artist John Lee Hooker, who connected the music of the Mississippi Delta to northern cities, to California, and to the world.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Kenny RogersMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 16, 2024This week, we spotlight one of the most celebrated artists in recorded-music history, Kenny Rogers.
WatchSierra Ferrell: Tiny Desk ConcertAnn Powers • Aug 14, 2024Sierra Ferrell is the May Queen of American roots music — no matter what month it is.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: John ConleeMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 9, 2024This week, we spotlight Kentucky-born singer-songwriter John Conlee.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Buddy GuyMike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Aug 2, 2024This week, we spotlight Chicago blues legend and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Buddy Guy.
In MemoriamRemembering Happy Traum, a pillar of folk music performance and instruction Luke Taylor • Jul 30, 2024Lifelong New York resident Harry “Happy” Traum was an accomplished musician and performer and an early collaborator with Bob Dylan. But Traum’s greatest legacy may be his work in creating music lessons.
Classic AmericanaClassic Americana: Jeff Hanna Mike Pengra and Luke Taylor • Jul 12, 2024Every Friday around 11 a.m. on Radio Heartland, we pull a special track from the archives or from deep in the shelves to spotlight a particular artist or song. This week, we spotlight Jeff Hanna, co-founder and singer-songwriter of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
