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Deeper Roots Radio
by Deeper Roots
“...a hidden national treasure. – Gary B.”Pull up a chair, settle in, and come along for a musical ramble down the backroads and byways of America's rich musical heritage. Welcome to Deeper Roots Radio, where we dig a little deeper, wander a little farther, and celebrate a century of America's music, one song and one story at a time. From the front porches of Appalachia to the juke joints of the Mississippi Delta, from the honky-tonks of Texas to the jazz clubs of New Orleans, and from the gospel churches of the South to the recording studios of Memphis, Chicago, Nashville, and beyond, American music has a mighty long story to tell. And we're here to share it. Every week, we take a two-hour journey through the sounds that helped shape America's musical landscape. You'll hear blues, jazz, country, gospel, folk, swing, rhythm and blues, rockabilly, soul, early rock 'n' roll, and plenty of musical cousins that don't fit neatly into any one category. We tip our hats to the legends, shine a light on the lesser-known pioneers, and dust off forgotten recordings that deserve another turn on the dial. But Deeper Roots is about more than spinning old records. It's about the stories behind the songs, the musicians who made them, and the remarkable ways one musical tradition gave rise to another. It's about the blues that found their way into country music, the gospel that helped give birth to soul, and the folk melodies that traveled from generation to generation, picking up new words, new rhythms, and new meanings along the way. Some weeks we'll follow a particular theme, explore a musical movement, or take a deep dive into the work of a songwriter or performer. Other weeks we'll just follow the music wherever it leads, making a few unexpected connections along the way. There's always something worth discovering, and sometimes the best treasures are hiding in the grooves of a record you've never heard before. So whether you're a lifelong collector, a curious newcomer, or somebody who just loves a good tune with a story to tell, there's a place for you here. Deeper Roots Radio is a weekly production of KOWS 92.5 FM, community radio in Sonoma County, California, hosted by Dave Stroud. Come on in, make yourself comfortable, and stay awhile. We've got a hundred years of American music to explore, and there's always another story waiting just around the bend.
