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.
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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.
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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.
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In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music - host George Blake interviews artist Nathan-Paul, regarding his recent performance at the Bop Stop at The Music Settlement, what he’s learned about James Baldwin and his personal journey in music.
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In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music. Host George Blake interviews artist Bethany Joy regarding her recent performance at the Bop Stop at The Music Settlement, what she’s learned about Rachel Carson and her journey into music.
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In this edition of Lift Their Voices - a podcast series presented by Roots of American Music. Host George Blake interviews artist Esther Fitz regarding her recent performance at the Bop Stop at The Music Settlement, what she’s learned about Audre Lorde , and her personal journey into music.
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The Roots of American Music is proud to welcome Charlie Mosbrook and Mark Freeman 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 the musicians who recently performed their original songs.
Today's episode tackles the topic of Adults with Disabilities and the passing of the Americans With Disabilities Act. These artists who give their unique voices to this issue are Mark Freeman and Charlie Mosbrook. They have written songs and put together an inspiring story about the "Gang of 19”.
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.
Join George Blake as he talks with Dr. William Woods and Reggie Bowens about the passing of music between generations and the ROAM Spring Benefit. We are also joined by artistic director, Kevin Richards to talk about Root of American Music.
Readin’, Rightin’, Route 21 is the final episode of our Akron Heritage Music Project podcast. Join Clint Holley as he takes look at the southern migration of people from Kentucky and West Virginia to Akron Ohio to work in Rubber factories. They brought their culture, food, and their music. Joining Clint as he interviews historian and activist Dave Lieberth to talk to us about those people coming to Akron OH.
Musical guest: Cory Grinder and The Playboy Scouts
In this month's episode of AHMP, we explore Akron's work opportunities from the past to the present. Join Clint Holley as he interviews Akron business owner, and first African American member of the Summit County Board Elections, Marco Sommervile. Holley & Sommervile will be discussing how Marco is creating opportunities for all. We'll also be interviewing members Holbrook Riles III and Floco Torres of Free Black! about their influences and new music coming from this duo.
Akron was ground zero for the punk scene. Join Clint J. Holley as he interviews Calvin Reborn from Akron sound museum and Jake from Roid Rage as they explore the birthplace of punk. Listen as we learn about Akron’s music scene from the 1970s until today.
Musical guest: Roid Rage
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.
Musical guests: Liz Bullock, Bethany Joy, Angie Haze, and Cathalyn from The Katy.
A chance encounter between two alcoholics in Akron, Ohio led to the founding original Alcoholics Anonymous. Explore these connections and enjoy songs from musical guests The Bogtrotters.
Musical guest The Bogtrotters
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, Ohio. Hear stories about historic Howard Street, The Hotel Matthews as well as what is happening in Akron now with events such as The Rubber City Jazz and Blues Festival.
Musical guest The Tommy Lehman Quintet.
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.
Kyle Kidd, Cleveland artist, writer and, “activator of spaces,” joins us to share his outlook for the next year in the finale of ROAM Season 2: The Pandemic Tapes. A teaching artist and a member of the growing sensation Mourning [A] BLKstar, “a multi-generational, gender and genre non-conforming amalgam of Black Culture dedicated to servicing the stories and songs of the apocalyptic diaspora,” Kidd and his eclectic sound have adjusted to the current time by making changes, compromises and hard choices. Listen to the conversation and his song, “Situationship.”
Join Roots of American Music's Artistic Director Kevin T. Richards as he discusses the struggles of leading a nonprofit arts organization during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the new ways that ROAM is bringing music to its audiences. Kevin shares his perspective on the pandemic’s impact on musicians, as well as how programming is being reimagined to bring music to the community from a distance.
Jason Meyers, another popular local musician and ROAM teaching artist, talks about how his life has changed: cancelled gigs, his day job as a hospital therapy program coordinator and father to a newborn. He also shares what inspired some new songs he performs for this episode.
Juliana Tabor, a ROAM teaching artist and kindergarten teacher, talks about how technology is giving her a new perspective as she navigates the pandemic. Forming new, present-day relationships with her students has brought an unexpected closeness and intimacy.