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A music blog by Alan Richard on the crossroads of American music: Soul, country & beyond. Also for @nodepression, @salvationsouth1, @staxmuseum & others.
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Joined February 2019
The family of Isaac Hayes is coming for Donald Trump over the unauthorized use of a classic soul hit @StaxRecords
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The Hayes Estate is demanding the Trump campaign stop using the R&B classic “Hold On, I’m Coming” at the former president's events.
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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
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Teachers and students react to state School Superintendent Richard Woods' decision not to approve the AP history class, which piloted in 33 schools.
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I’m always excited and blown away by what @_love_holly_ and @literallytanner are building 💖
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Black Opry Records, a new Thirty Tigers-distributed label, makes its first artist signing as it aims to showcase more diverse artists in country music
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This looks awesome, y'all. Gonna try to tune in for this talk with @StaxRecords legends @BookerTJones and Ms. Deanie Parker: https://t.co/aGFvJwA5kD
@Bandcamp @StaxMuseum @WYXR_Memphis #blackmusic Month
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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! https://t.co/i5JtqxIvb7
#BlackMusicMonth @BlackOpry @blackopryrecord @_love_holly_
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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. https://t.co/cxmFEzGFgh
#BlackMusicMonth @blackopry
@_love_holly_
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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: https://t.co/pfAvvVfJnz
@Nashvillejbyrd
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One of Nashville’s best hard-country artists, Jon Byrd also seamlessly incorporates 1980s and 90s jangle rock, alternative, and even post-punk elements into his originals and well-chosen covers.As I...
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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. https://t.co/DKvjwiTSJ5
Last night I was reading through the brilliant 'Share The Air Report' on Canadian Radio... some thoughts on it here: The "Share the Air" report by SongData, meticulously prepared by Dr. Jada Watson and her team, highlights a significant and persistent issue in the Canadian music
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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!) https://t.co/pfAvvVfJnz
@Nashvillejbyrd @kevingordonmuzk @harmonicaboy @deeslounge37115
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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: https://t.co/M6Yrcvoitf
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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! https://t.co/HCockh0UuD
@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 ⬇️ https://t.co/WHWgwp9Y4E
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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." https://t.co/TPm9eLxHsg
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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. https://t.co/jOoZvTgWR6
@NTSlive @Beyonce
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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: https://t.co/2YUvZApjk4
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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? https://t.co/OUtw9oziYr
@mavisstaples @Beyonce @RhiannonGiddens @KenBurns @CharlesLHughes2 @outsidechild13
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The African-American influence--and white appropriation--in country music goes even deeper than Ken Burns’ important new documentary suggestsRhiannon Giddens"You know what, Otis? You're country.""T...
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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.
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If you are a Black country/Americana/roots artist interested in participating in a Black Opry Revue, please complete this form so that we can have your infomration on file for when the Black Opry...
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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. https://t.co/3CHc1dd332
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An Oklahoma country station made news this week when it briefly refused to play a Beyoncé song. It's a resonant tale for the Black and women musicians who have tried to crack the format for decades.
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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
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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! 🔗: https://t.co/P0JAOPIIVy
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