Since recording this episode Morgan Mecaskey has been named Creative Director for ROAM. At the time of recording this hadn't happened yet, so you won't hear anything about it. What you will hear is Morgan along with host Craig Lyndall and Jason Myers discussing the unsung guitar makers, dubbed the "Gals of Kalamazoo," who crafted guitars during the war in the 1940s. Their story is now, finally, being told ..read more

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” - LTV for short - is a community program to highlight voices from marginalized communities and expand awareness. LTV is funded by The Ohio Arts Council and Cuyahoga Arts and Culture in partnership with Roots of American music.  Our series runs parallel to the monthly Roots of American Music concert series at the Music Settlement Bop Stop. Today, we are interviewing a student and his teacher. The Reggie Bowens Quartet will play at the Bop Stop on Sund ..read more

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

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Sam Hooper, regarding his recent performance at the Bop Stop at The Music Settlement, what he's learned about Dr. Theodore Roosevelt Mason Howard, and his personal journey in music.  Get tickets to upcoming Lift Their Voices concerts Follow us on Instagram: @rootsofamericanmusic Support Our work ..read more

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Mikey Silas, regarding his recent performance at the Bop Stop at The Music Settlement, what he's learned about Wendy Carlos, and his personal journey in music.  Get tickets to upcoming Lift Their Voices concerts Follow us on Instagram: @rootsofamericanmusic Support Our work ..read more

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’s to the present. Our musical guest is Roid Rage ..read more

In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Gretchen Pleuss, regarding her recent performance at the Bop Stop at The Music Settlement, what she's learned about Buffy Sainte-Marie, and her personal journey in music.  Get tickets to upcoming Lift Their Voices concerts Follow us on Instagram: @rootsofamericanmusic Support Our work ..read more

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 still resonates today through the craft of quilt making ..read more

A chance encounter between two alcoholics in Akron, Ohio led to the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous. Explore these connections and enjoy songs from musical guests The Bogtrotters ..read more

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 become a hub for live music as we interview Karen James Walters. Musical guest is gutsy roots singer and G.A.R. regular Rachel Brown ..read more