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How Gipsy Life Led Me To Music By Tonino Baliardo of Gipsy Kings (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: On Friday, May 29th, Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo are releasing their newest album, Historia, via Cooking Vinyl Records. Baliardo, the lead guitarist...

Angels in the Schoolyard By Russ Irwin (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: On Friday, May 29th, veteran rock singer-songwriter Russ Irwin will release his third solo album, King of a Thousand Fools. The album...

Dusty Path of Appreciation: How My Aunt’s Voicemail And John Prine’s Death Sparked My Songwriting By Sam Slick (Artist Essay)

Editor's Note: In March, Rhode Island singer-songwriter Sam Slick released his excellent new album After the Dream, Before the Memories - a stirring mix...

Artist Essay: Embracing The Mystery of Songwriting By Travis Book of The Infamous Stringdusters

Editor's Note: In February, Grammy Award-winning progressive bluegrass band The Infamous Stringdusters released its tenth studio album, 20/20, via Americana Vibes. The band chose the album's title...

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