Deep Roots Magazine

Deep Roots Magazine

Roots Music and Meaningful Matters

 
Recent Articles
 

 
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Updike & Easter, 2014

Continuing our annual tradition, we present seven new voices commenting on the meaning and import of John Updike's oft-contemplated, much-debated poem, 'Seven Stanzas at Easter.'
by David McGee
 

 
 
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Marvin Gaye Sings a Christmas Song

The story behind MARVIN GAYE's 'I Want to Come Home for Christmas,' a Vietnam Vet's appeal.
by David McGee
 

 

 
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Chaplin As a Composer

Skepticism greeted the credit 'Music Composed by Charlie Chaplin' on a CITY LIGHTS title card. Attitudes changed as subsequent films showed the flowering of a 'Chaplinesque' style.
by David McGee
 

 
 
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‘Season Of A Child’

At the Rockwood Music Hall in New York City, Christine Santelli performs her original song ‘Season of a Child’ in this July 19, 2008 performance. For those in or visiting New York City, the PATH Café at 131 Christopher Str...
by David McGee
 

 

 
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Bob Marovich’s Gospel Picks

Outstanding--and different--gospel picks from BOB MAROVICH, including new CDs by ABSOLUTION, ZION'S JOY, ELSA HARRIS, SANCTIFIED SOUL, FAITHFUL CONNECTION and others.
by David McGee