Swamp Pop

Classic Clips: Johnnie Allan “Promised Land” 1983, German TV

October 27, 2023 Clint West 2

I’ll confess, I’m a massive fan of the swamp pop of Louisiana. I’m also a bit of a vinyl junkie. Consequently finding anything issued on any of the Swallow, Jin or Crazy Cajun record labels is […]

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Charlie Gillett, Broadcaster and Writer.

March 18, 2021 Rick Bayles 6

Some of my earliest encounters with the music we now call Americana came courtesy of a then little known radio show presented by a true Unsung Hero of Americana. Charles Thomas Gillett (20 February 1942 – […]

The Song Remains: Rod Bernard 1940 – 2020

July 20, 2020 Martin Johnson 0

Rod Bernard, who died on July 12th, was a leading exponent of swamp pop. While the term was coined by English writer Bill Millar in the ‘70s, it refers to a style of music that grew […]

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Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

April 22, 2026 0

Matt Hill has combined his career as a singer-songwriter with his work as a campaigner in the charity sector and currently as a community songwriter. He has tasted success as an americana singer-songwriter and played in […]

Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

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Another valiant effort that proves one of Liverpool’s most famous exports can fit in comfortably in Nashville. If you’re ex-Beatle Ringo Starr, it’s got to be tough to feel like you’re always living in the shadow […]

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

April 22, 2026 0

We’re back! It has been some time since we posted a Cajun Corner article, but we’re resolved to be more proactive about bringing you news and updates on Cajun & Zydeco music, because we know there […]

Classic Clips: Johnnie Allan “Promised Land” 1983, German TV

The Unsung Heroes of Americana – Charlie Gillett, Broadcaster and Writer.

The Song Remains: Rod Bernard 1940 – 2020

Video Interview: Matt Hill’s Salford Celebration of Guy Clark’s Catalogue on his 10th Anniversary

Ringo Starr “Long Long Road”

Cajun Corner – catch ’em while they’re young!

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