Fifty years is a long time to participate in anything. So long, in fact, that gold is the appropriate anniversary gift. The multi-cultural, mixed genre Shakti brought their Fiftieth Anniversary Tour to the famed Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, NY on August 19, 2023. The band's unique mix of blues with North and South Indian rhythmic and melodic perspectives captivated the crowd and exemplified how exceptionally gifted these musicians are.

Today, North Carolina-based indie-Americana folk quartet Mipso share their earnest, propulsive sixth studio album Book of Fools, out everywhere now, including on vinyl here. Alongside the full project is the fuzzy synth and guitar-driven, lively "Radio Hell," out now, an ambivalent nod to the music industry.

Acclaimed American roots band Flatland Cavalry’s new song, “Oughta See You (The Way I Do),” written by lead singer Cleto Cordero and Will Hoge, is debuting today. Listen/share HERE.

Reflecting on the song, Cordero shares:

The Blue Note Jazz Club is set to host the fifth annual “Robtober,” an iconic residency with Grammy-award-winning pianist, producer and songwriter Robert Glasper.

Shoe Fest newcomers Krasno / Moore Project and Sierra Hull join returning artists Kitchen Dwellers, Oliver Wood Trio who was at the fest in 2014 with the Wood Brothers, Allie Kral, host band Old Shoe, Henhouse Prowlers, Chicago Farmer & the Fieldnotes, Dead Horses, Mr. Blotto, Strange Arrangement, Armchair Boogie and more.

“When he came to ask about making an album, we were seriously blown away,” says C.J. Lewandowski, mandolinist of Grammy-nominated bluegrass outfit The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys. The “he” mentioned above? Well, that’s Mr. Americana, himself, Jim Lauderdale. “It was really validating—Jim Lauderdale calling us to do a bluegrass album,” says Lewandowski.