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Roots of American Music

Roots of American Music - Clint Holley

Roots of American Music is a podcast from a Cleveland-based non-profit organization whose mission is to provide arts education, musical performances and playing opportunities for audiences a...

Episodes

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Lift Their Voices: Sam Hooper

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Sam Hoope...

44:59May 2, 2023

Lift Their Voices: Mikey Silas

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Mikey Sil...

45:09Mar 30, 2023

Lift Their Voices: Gretchen Pleuss

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Gretchen...

31:18Mar 7, 2023

Lift Their Voices: Nathan-Paul

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Nathan-Pa...

20:47Jan 17, 2023

Lift Their Voices: Bethany Joy

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Bethany J...

21:57Dec 20, 2022

Lift Their Voices: Esther Fitz

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music. Host George Blake interviews artist Esther Fit...

20:21Dec 8, 2022

Morgan Mecaskey: Lift Their Voices

Since recording this episode Morgan Mecaskey has been named Creative Director for ROAM. At the time of recording this hadn't happened yet, s...

31:05Apr 20, 2022

Dr. William Woods and Reggie Bowens - Lift Their Voices Episode 2

The Roots of American Music is proud to welcome Dr. William Woods and Reggie Bowens to the new Lift Their Voices series. "Lift Their Voices”...

37:57Mar 4, 2022

Charlie Mosbrook and Mark Freeman - Lift Their Voices: Episode 1

The Roots of American Music is proud to welcome Charlie Mosbrook and Mark Freeman to the new Lift Their Voices series. "Lift Their Voices” -...

30:43Feb 15, 2022

The Akron Heritage Music Project: Episode 7 -Readin' - Writin' - Route 21

A look at the Southern migration of workers from the rural south to Akron, Ohio in search of jobs and new opportunity.

61:22Aug 27, 2021

The Akron Heritage Music Project: Episode 6 - Opportunity

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47:48Jun 17, 2021

The Akron Heritage Music Project: Episode 5 - The Akron Sound

Join Calvin Reborn from the Akron Sound Museum and host Clint Holley as they explore the birthplace of the punk scene in Akron from the 1970...

45:05May 18, 2021

The Akron Heritage Music Project: Episode 4 - Sojourner Truth - Searching For Truth

Sojourner Truth gave her famous "Ain't I A Woman Speech" in Akron, Ohio in 1851. Join host Clint Holley as he discovers how that speech stil...

47:38Apr 16, 2021

The Akron Heritage Music Project: Episode 3 - Alcoholics Anonymous - A Higher Power

A chance encounter between two alcoholics in Akron, Ohio led to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Explore these connections and enjoy so...

41:05Mar 15, 2021

The Akron Heritage Music Project: Episode 2 - Akron Jazz and Howard Street - The Howard Street Shuffle

Host Clint Holley compares interviews with Joe Mosbrook and Theron Brown in order to tell the story of the rich Jazz history found in Akron...

56:18Feb 17, 2021

The Akron Heritage Music Project: Episode 1 - The G.A.R. Hall - The Building Blocks of Akron

The G.A.R. Hall is is a building block of the Northeast Ohio music scene. In this episode we find out how this historic building came to bec...

42:43Jan 15, 2021

The Pandemic Tapes: Episode 5 - Kyle Kidd

ROAM teaching artist and activator of spaces, Kyle Kidd talks about the challenges artists are facing as the corona virus pandemic lingers o...

31:01Sep 24, 2020

The Pandemic Tapes: Episode 4 - Kevin Richards

Join Roots of American Music's Artistic Director Kevin T. Richards as he discusses the struggles of leading a nonprofit arts organization du...

32:54Jul 21, 2020

The Pandemic Tapes: Episode 3 - Jason Meyers

Jason Meyers, another popular local musician and ROAM teaching artist, talks about how his life has changed: cancelled gigs, his day job as...

28:59May 19, 2020

The Pandemic Tapes: Episode 2 - Juliana Tabor

Juliana Tabor, a ROAM teaching artist and kindergarten teacher, talks about how technology is giving her a new perspective as she navigates...

20:58May 1, 2020