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Baby Washington grew up in Harlem and became a noted R&B solo singer for Neptune Records with hits like “The Time” and then “That’s How Heartaches are Made” for Sue Records. But she started her career as a girl group singer, with the Hearts and the Jaynetts. Baby shared with me stories from the road and the stage including a pivotal moment that occurred backstage with the Hearts.

Each week, American Routes brings you Shortcuts, a sneak peek at our upcoming show. To hear the full program, listen on WWNO Saturdays at 7 or Sundays at…

Al Green and his band, the Creations, including high school friends Curtis Rodgers and Palmer James, had their first hit in 1968. A year later, Green met…

Guitarist Samantha Fish grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, where classic rock radio and a local club lead her to the stage. She studied Delta blues guitar…

Record maven Don Was developed an ear for music in the Motor City. He made his way into studio recording with his band, Was Not Was, teaching himself how…

Texas High Plains Troubadour Jimmie Dale Gilmore and SoCal roots-rocker Dave Alvin were born worlds apart. Gilmore in Lubbock, where he co-founded the…

Cedric Burnside heard hill country blues from his grandfather, R.L. Burnside, also known as Big Daddy. As a youth, Cedric toured with Big Daddy playing…

Boz Scaggs is best known for his 1976 multi-platinum record Silk Degrees featuring hits like “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown.” But Boz has lived many lives…

Charlie Louvin was a hero in the country world, but he also toured with Cheap Trick. He and his brother grew up in rural north Alabama near Sand Mountain.…

This week on American Routes Shortcuts, we hear from Nashville-native, Laura Cantrell, about finding success as a country singer after moving to New York…