From the drummer and lead singer of The Band, Levon Helm continues to touch us with his music. Golden Bird, written by Happy Traum, offers a chilling tale expertly arranged and hauntingly sung by one of Americana's icons, Levon Helm.

A review of Peter Rowan's Legacy project on Compass Records

Review of Alison Krauss' new release from Rounder Records - Paper Airplane

Touring band of accomplished musicians from Louisiana who are self appointed ambassadors to raise awareness of the disappearing wetlands on the Louisiana gulf coast.

Dale Ann Bradley represents the best of woman in bluegrass. Her Catch Tomorrow project is a great listen.

Written as a poem in 1900, this song has endured to become known as the National Hymn for African Americans.

With Memorial upon us, let us remember the USA through Patriotic songs.

History and lyrics of a beautiful Celtic ballad

5th Annual Bayou N'Boogie Festival over Memorial Day weekend featuring some of the best music from Louisiana.

A few of the more prominent protest singer song writers in the United States are: Woody Guthrie, Hazel Dickens, Phil Oches, Pete Seeger, and Utah Phillips.