You don’t need to know Latin, or anything about Salsburg’s past work, to take in ‘Ipsa Corpora.’ It asks only that you listen for 40 uninterrupted minutes.
Our wide-ranging interview with the blues legends was a frequently funny call and response between Mo’ and his humble baritone and Mahal’s gravelly, cosmic perspectives.
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Knowler has lovingly absorbed an archive’s worth of early American guitar styles, and it shows.
Taken as a whole, Williams’ new album is a celebration of connection—between genres, cultures, and people.
No matter how far the Ireland-based guitarist travels, both physically and musically, his connection to Congo is ever-present, as this Zoom interview reveals.
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A conversation with Scott Memmer, whose cutting-edge products have brought him lots of fans in the world of acoustic instruments.
Twitty was renowned for his voice, his hair, and songs like “It’s Only Make Believe,” but he also had excellent taste in acoustic guitars.
'All My Friends' alternates between orchestral movements and quiet passages, blending folk/Americana and orchestral flavors for a potent mix.
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An illuminating roundtable discussion exploring the links between music-making and wellness.
Checking in with Rick Shubb, founder of Shubb Capos, on his company’s 50th anniversary.
Her instruments, evenly divided among steel-string, nylon-string, and crossover guitars, have earned rave reviews.
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He will forever be best known as half of Hall & Oates, but John Oates has carved a distinct identity as a proponent of classic Americana
Werbin talks about balancing dreams and realities at the celebrated East Lansing, Michigan, music store founded by her father, Stan Werbin, in 1972.
Take a virtual road trip across the US to visit four independent guitar stores. Each of these shops is more than just a retail outlet – and each of these shopkeepers has a unique perspective on why that is and what to look forward to in the future.
Did you know you can expand the sonic possibilities of your acoustic guitar simply by plugging in? Doug Young, the recording engineer who wrote the book on acoustic amplification, reveals how.
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Eric Bibb shares captivating stories and insights about his musical upbringing, the limits and opportunities of being known as a blues player, and the role music plays in uniting and shaping the world today.
Billy Strings talks about developing his own style, gear he uses on-stage, and his "Holy Grail" guitar.
Gyan Riley’s big ears and deep guitar skills have taken him from solo shows to classical ensembles.
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What does it take to go from loving acoustic guitars to actually building them? To answer this, we asked a handful of luthiers to tell us their origin stories.
Yasmin Williams uses percussive accents on her acoustic guitar’s body & incorporates instruments such as kora & kalimba
Leo Kottke's musical adventures have inspired generations of musicians. Throughout this journey, the one constant has been his love for acoustic guitar.
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Dan Erlewine's pioneering reference works and instructional content have made him a mentor to three generations of guitar maintenance and repair geeks.
British singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas’ third album, a self-titled song cycle that chronicles the full arc of an intense relationship, is dreamy for several reasons
What we learned from a survey of nearly 900 readers was fascinating, informative, sobering, and ultimately, inspiring
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The desire to make Taylor as ethically eco-conscious as possible has led to the ultimate sustainable supply chain: Growing their own trees.
