Great Plains to the Gulf of Mexico

By Paul Rootsical

To the Gulf of Mexico...

Collection of traditional American folk songs and great country bluegrass roots tunes, old and new. 

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Special tribute to the late, great Jamaican reggae & world music superstar JIMMY CLIFF who passed away recently aged 81. The man was a true legend in his own lifetime, breaking down borders & building many bridges over a long, distinguished career. His songs had real universal appeal while his music was eclectic, able to transcend genres. Tributes from Joe Cocker, Bruce Springsteen, Linda Ronstadt, Jerry Garcia & David Grisman & Willie Nelson. Songs like Many Rivers to Cross, Wonderful World Beautiful People & Sitting Here in Limbo will surely stand the test of time.
 
 
 


More fabulous music from Emmylou Harris, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson & Iris Dement, including some superb combinations. Emmylou & Willie's expansive back catalogues are the gifts that just keep on giving... Spotlight on the legendary Canadian singer songwriter Gordon Lightfoot. Some memorable combos by the Dirt Band alongside special guests like Dwight Joakam, the McCoury Brothers and others. The song Dream River by the Mavericks is a truly breathtaking modern take on old-time country vocalizing. Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Neil Young, Phil Ochs, John Martyn, Linda Thompson, Kenny Rogers and many others passin' on their way through too... Audrey Landers brings a touch of glitter to the barn dance with her rendition of Tennessee Waltz.
 

There's been too much revision of history lately with Trump unilaterally trying to change the world atlas in 2025 being but one example. In many people's minds, however, the Great Plains will always be the Great Plains, just as the big oily sea to the south will always be known as the GULF OF MEXICO! Ease off Trump: Keep all historical narratives open. Allow participants & historians a free voice so that humanity can continue to hold healthy, informed debates about the past that help shape popular consciousness collectively, in a way that is demographically honest, democratic and positive. These conversations, after all, represent the very building blocks that western civilization & advancement itself were founded on, traditions stretching right back to predate even classical Greece & Persia..

Say no to cultural dictatorship

Oh, and meantime... HANDS OFF VENEZUELA!

NO BLOOD FOR OIL

Continuous mixtape 3 hours
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