The Grammy-nominated 25-year-old jazz singer returns with a declaration of lost love and womanly independence that serves as a riotous showcase for this riveting voice: quivering highs and soul-shaking lows, delivered with grace and personality.
Contact: James Rainis
Foxygen’s drummer comes into his own with the release of his artistically daring second LP; think Little Shop of Horrors-meets-Aladdin Sane. He pays homage to the singer/songwriter vibes of the '70s with intoxicating melodies.
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Hailing from Austin, TX, the 10-piece Southern soul band journeyed to the iconic FAME Studios to record their new album with help from David Hood and Spooner Oldham from the studio’s house band, The Swampers.
Contact: Josh Page
Five guys, 15 years together and a raucous live show blending roots music with a rock band vibe returns to tour their first album in three years, coming January 2016.
This San Francisco native, 19-year-old was discovered by Talking Heads’ Jerry Harrison at an open mic night and is the perfect combination of virtuosity and youthful charm, with his band The Distractions reinforcing his 70s New Wave, power pop-punk sound.
Brothers and former Blasters pay homage to a wide array of blues + R&B legends (James Brown, Lead Belly, Big Joe Turner + more) on the follow up to 2014’s ‘Common Ground’ - their Grammy-nominated 1st record together in three decades.
Following an album pre-sale that landed in the iTunes Country Top 10 -- LP coming in January 2016 -- the five-piece delivers rollicking shuffles, mellifluous harmonies and songs that will make your toes tap involuntarily.
LA-based singer who has a country-meets-Cali sound that's been endorsed by Rolling Stone ahead of his debut album.
Part road movie, part joke book, part Western philosophy but, above all else, the story of enduring friendship - the two artists join forces for an LP that grew from the pair's decade-long, house-packing acoustic tour.
Aziz Ansari, Chelsea Peretti, and a who’s who of comedians call on this comedy destination, the largest independent comedy library available as a free channel on streaming platforms including Hulu and Roku, to produce and distribute their work.
Contact: Dani Frank
Rosanne Cash, Joe Henry, Dom Flemons, Aoife O'Donovan, Over The Rhine and Comet Bluegrass All-Stars join the award-winning Orchestra to honor Stephen Foster — the father of American music – and his influence on American music.
Contact: Jaclyn Carter
The evocative, rough-edged singer made his first #1 Billboard Country debut in 2014 and recently won ACM’s “Single Record of the Year." A top-notch entertainer, artist and producer -- he'll continue with major market headline dates in 2015.
Celebrating 10 years, this trade organization supports the rights of 340+ independent labels (small and medium enterprises) in delivering innovative music to a fair and equitable marketplace, including lobbying in Congress for copyright protection and advocating for licensing rate parity for all creators.
Americana Music Association's 16th Annual Festival and Conference will host more than 160 artists performing in 15 different venues from Sept. 16 - Sept. 20, and includes its 14th Annual Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Sept 16.
Foxygen’s drummer comes into his own with the release of his artistically daring second LP; think Little Shop of Horrors-meets-Aladdin Sane. He pays homage to the singer/songwriter vibes of the '70s with intoxicating melodies.
Americana Music Association's 16th Annual Festival and Conference will host more than 160 artists performing in 15 different venues from Sept. 16 - Sept. 20, and includes its 14th Annual Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Sept 16.
Americana Music Association's 16th Annual Festival and Conference will host more than 160 artists performing in 15 different venues from Sept. 16 - Sept. 20, and includes its 14th Annual Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Sept 16.
The Grammy-nominated 25-year-old jazz singer returns with a declaration of lost love and womanly independence that serves as a riotous showcase for this riveting voice: quivering highs and soul-shaking lows, delivered with grace and personality.
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Americana Music Association's 16th Annual Festival and Conference will host more than 160 artists performing in 15 different venues from Sept. 16 - Sept. 20, and includes its 14th Annual Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Sept 16.
A red-boot-wearin’, porcelain gypsy with nails dipped in poison and a voice coated in honey, the Nashville resident (by way of Canada) rips out her voodoo-needled heart and throws it onto the stage for all to see.
Hailing from Austin, TX, the 10-piece Southern soul band journeyed to the iconic FAME Studios to record their new album with help from David Hood and Spooner Oldham from the studio’s house band, The Swampers.
Americana Music Association's 16th Annual Festival and Conference will host more than 160 artists performing in 15 different venues from Sept. 16 - Sept. 20, and includes its 14th Annual Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Sept 16.
Brothers and former Blasters pay homage to a wide array of blues + R&B legends (James Brown, Lead Belly, Big Joe Turner + more) on the follow up to 2014’s ‘Common Ground’ - their Grammy-nominated 1st record together in three decades.
Contact Ally Norton
Soulful, folk-leaning siblings bring driving electric bass, gripping vocals and acoustic guitar turned impromptu drum kit to the banks of NYC's Hudson River for signature blues festival.
LA-based singer who has a country-meets-Cali sound that's been endorsed by Rolling Stone ahead of his debut album.
From breakup ballads and drinking songs to lushly orchestrated Americana tunes, her wistful voice melds Texas Swing with Tennessee Country. Influenced by Marty Robbins and Patsy Cline, she finds beauty in life's heartbreak.
Contact: Jaclyn Carter
This classically trained duo has collaborated with the likes of Kanye West and performed at Obama’s Inauguration Ball. Their latest is a crystallization of their peerless sound, interpolating Copland and Timbaland with style and grace.
Contact: James Rainis
A collection of songs by José-Luis Orozco about eating well, sung in both Spanish and English. Produced by Grammy-winning artist Quetzal Flores, this is Orozco’s first album with Smithsonian Folkways.
Contact: Ally Norton
For her first studio album in four years, this golden-voiced legend is joined by longtime friends and rising stars - from Jeff Bridges and Jimmy Buffett to Glen Hansard and Bhi Bhiman - and interpreting Randy Newman, James Taylor, Leonard Bernstein and beyond with style and grace.
Contact: Chris Taillie
Listen to the songs “Honeymoon”, "High By The Beach” and "Terrence Loves You”
Contact: Marilyn Laverty
Americana Music Association's 16th Annual Festival and Conference will host more than 160 artists performing in 15 different venues from Sept. 16 - Sept. 20, and includes its 14th Annual Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Sept 16.
Accompanied by bassist Leland Sklar, the Welsh singer-songwriter will recapture the magic of a private, spur of the moment show she performed in her West London living last month and play new music from her upcoming album.
Newport Folk Fest-favorite delivers a charming and exuberant take on Mexo-Americana Rock that’s won over fans at NPR, NY Times and SPIN.
From breakup ballads and drinking songs to lushly orchestrated tunes reflecting her Texas roots — Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline — this genre defying, wistful voice finds the beauty in life’s heartbreak.
Hailing from Austin, TX, the 10-piece Southern soul band journeyed to the iconic FAME Studios to record their new album with help from David Hood and Spooner Oldham from the studio’s house band, The Swampers.
Americana Music Association's 16th Annual Festival and Conference will host more than 160 artists performing in 15 different venues from Sept. 16 - Sept. 20, and includes its 14th Annual Honors & Awards show at the historic Ryman Auditorium on Sept 16.
From breakup ballads and drinking songs to lushly orchestrated tunes reflecting her Texas roots — Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline — this genre defying, wistful voice finds the beauty in life’s heartbreak.
The typically introverted musician Trevor Powers completely opens up for the first time ever on his third album after the tragic loss of a close friend. The 10-track collection is his most ambitious, unguarded work to date.
Hailing from Austin, TX, the 10-piece Southern soul band journeyed to Alabama's iconic FAME Studios to record their new album with help from David Hood and Spooner Oldham from the studio’s house band, The Swampers.
Hailing from Austin, TX, the 10-piece Southern soul band journeyed to the iconic FAME Studios to record their new album with help from David Hood and Spooner Oldham from the studio’s house band, The Swampers.
From breakup ballads and drinking songs to lushly orchestrated tunes reflecting her Texas roots — Marty Robbins, Jim Reeves and Patsy Cline — this genre defying, wistful voice finds the beauty in life’s heartbreak.
This killer vocalist has earned comparison to Regina Spektor and Ingrid Michaelson thanks to her honest, confessional style of singing.
9-time GRAMMY Winner, National Medal of Arts recipient, the legendary musician, record executive and philanthropist returns with some of his best work including 7 originals and signature takes on indelible 20th century melodies.
Contact: Chris Taillie
The quartet's foot-stomping swagger and gorgeous four-part harmonies captivate audiences as they perform on Letterman, open for Ryan Adams and headline their own tour.
Founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Jaimoe's “hard swinging, old school R&B” (Relix) septet.
The typically introverted musician Trevor Powers completely opens up for the first time ever on his third album after the tragic loss of a close friend. The 10-track collection is his most ambitious, unguarded work to date.
Contact: Ally Norton
9-time GRAMMY Winner, National Medal of Arts recipient, the legendary musician, record executive and philanthropist returns with some of his best work including 7 originals and signature takes on indelible 20th century melodies.
This Portland, OR, native follows the path laid by soul artists like Sharon Jones and Mavis Staples, seamlessly blending the rootsy and the reverent on her debut album.
Contact: Ally Norton
Accompanied by bassist Leland Sklar, the Welsh singer-songwriter will recapture the magic of a private, spur of the moment show she performed in her West London living last month and play new music from her upcoming album.
Native New Yorker and self-taught singer-songwriter melds West African influences with a deep-rooted ‘90s pop obsession to create breezy, sweetly delicate songs backed by a full-bodied 8-piece band of international musicians.
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