Updike at Easter, 2026 Edition
Pondering the meaning and purpose of Updike's iconic poem about Christianity's signal event, with musical interludes by REGINA VANDERJEICK, ELVIS, MAHALIA, THE SENSATIONAL NIGHTINGALES and ALBERTINA WALKER
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Remembering Raul Malo, Pt. 2
Interviews with RAUL MALO as his solo career unfolded, from 2001’s Today to 2010’s Sinners & Saints. Herewith the second part of the Deep Roots tribute to a generational artist, who passed away on December 8, 2025.
The Heroic and Visionary Women of Passover
From 2015, JUSTICE RUTH BADER GINSBERG and RABBI LAUREN HOLTZBLATT' tell the stories of the women who played a crucial role in the Exodus narrative'
Seven Voices on ‘Seven Stanzas’: 2025 Edition
Our 14th installment of seven voices reflecting on the meaning of JOHN UPDIKE's poem, 'Seven Stanzas at Easter,' with musical interludes.
Updike at Easter, 2024 Edition
Seven Voices on 'Seven Stanzas" with new voices (including Updike's own) and appropriate gospel music interludes.
Updike at Easter (2023 Edition)
Reflections on JOHN UPDIKE's provocative poem 'Seven Stanzas at Easter,' in this 12th installment of our annual feature.
New Version of Ukrainian Carol Supports Refugee Center
A joint effort by composer ROXANNA PANUFNIK and Signum Classics to raise funds for the U.K.-based REFUGEE CENTER
A Super Deluxe Charlie Brown Christmas
A 4-CD/1-Blu ray audio deluxe package featuring dozens of VINCE GUARALDI TRIO outtakes from the soundtrack sessions
Updike at Easter, 2022 Edition
Our 11th annual installment of 'Seven Voices on Seven Stanzas' brings together new voices and those of earlier contributors to contemplate the greater meaning of John Updike's provocative poem, 'Seven Stanzas at Easter.'
‘It’s Time to Shine’: An Interview With Ivy Ford
IVY FORD, riding a wave of acclaim for her 2020 album Club 27 (a Deep Roots Album of the Year), sits down for an interview conducted by LINDA CAIN, founder/managing editor of the essential CHICAGO BLUES GUIDE.