Craft Recordings Announces 'Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium'
Birthright: A Black Roots Music Compendium is an expansive overview of American Black roots music. Produced by author, professor, and GRAMMY®-nominated music historian Dr. Ted Olson, along with GRAMMY-winning producer, musician, and author Scott Billington, Birthright offers an introduction to the rich and often nuanced world of Black roots music.
Connick, Jr. Releases 2 New Orleans Style CDs; Tour Dates
Columbia Records will release 'Oh, My NOLA,' the new album of New Orleans-inspired music from Harry Connick, Jr., on Tuesday, January 30. On the same day, Marsalis Music/Rounder Records will release a companion album of instrumentals by Connick's big band, 'Chanson du Vieux Carre.'