Deep Roots Magazine

Deep Roots Magazine

Roots Music and Meaningful Matters

 
 

 

The Mesmerizing World of Music in 16th Century Convents

The mysterious world of 16th century convent music comes alive in MUSICAL SECRETA's LUCREZIA BORGIA'S DAUGHTER, comprised of motets published anonymously in Venice in 1543.
by David McGee
 

 
 

The Wolf in Its Own Clothing

ERICA BERRY's new book, WOLFISH, attempts to shed light on how the species is a stand-in for fear. Review by Mike Berry.l
by David McGee
 

 

 

Being About a Compelling ‘Narrative’

Sixteen tracks—some with multiple parts—showcasing the works of a group of female artists born between 1814 and 1970.
by David McGee
 

 
 

Children of Christmas

From Project Gutenberg, acclaimed poet EDITH M. THOMAS's 1907 collection of Yuletide verse written with the younger set in mind.
by David McGee
 

 

 

Animals Making The Case For Neko—And Vice Versa

It's not enough to be one of our finest singer-songwriters; NEKO CASE is also a veteran vocal advocate of animal welfare issues. She explains her raison d'etre to DUNCAN STRAUSS in another stellar TA installment.
by David McGee
 

 
 

The Right Touch

FLORENCE PRICE and MAX BRUCH violin concertos memorably interpreted by RANDALL GOOSBY, YANNICK NEZET-SEGUIN and the PHILADELPHIA ORCHESTRA
by David McGee
 

 

 

Ding Dong, Merrily On High, Indeed!

Returned to print by Real Gone Music, THE THREE SUNS' amazing 1959 seasonal effort, A DING DONG DANDY CHRISTMAS, is lounge exotica run amuck, a genuine Yuletide gem.
by David McGee
 

 
 

From the Desk of Intern Susan:

The story of JEMMY BUTTON, one of the oddest true tales of the 19th century, is the subject of a new children's book. Co-illustrator JENNIFER UMAN discusses the work.
by David McGee