Music
Rocking On with Brittany Howard
The dynamic front woman of Alabama Shakes takes a fearless leap
on her solo debut
Books
A Photographer’s Ode to the Roots of Country Music
A new book of recovered photos taken on the porches and back roads of Appalachia offers an intimate look at some of the genre’s early greats
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Slideshow
Music
Tracing the Roots of Country Music
See a gallery of images from photographer John Cohen’s epic journey through Appalachia in the early 1960s
Arts & Culture
The Artistic Life of Ben Folds
In his delightful new memoir, the piano player and singer-songwriter shares stories of growing up in North Carolina, plus advice on creativity
9
Slideshow
Music
New Music for August 2019
Fresh albums from icons including Tanya Tucker, Bobby Rush, and Vince Gill—plus an Appalachian powerhouse, a potent R&B debut from Atlanta, and more of our top picks
