American Routes

Available for 28 days

As Radio 3 marks the start of 250 years of American Independence with a special extended weekend of broadcasts, Kathryn Tickell takes us on a musical journey across the United States in search of the best in roots music. She shares memories of one of her trips to America - when she met up with the Irish-American duo of violinist Martin Haynes and the late guitarist Dennis Cahill - and traces musical connections between the opposite shores of the Atlantic. Plus: tracks from Louisiana Zydeco accordionist Clifton Chenier and Appalachian folk from Kentucky dulcimer player Jean Ritchie. Produced by Silvia Malnati A Reduced Listening production for BBC Radio 3