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John Wooley
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The Capital Of Western Swing
[pullquote] “Well, frankly, when I think of western swing, I think of Tulsa first.” – Bruce Forman, leader of the West Coast cowboy-jazz band Cow Bop[/pullquote]...

The Human Canvas
For a sparsely populated area in the mountainous region of southeastern Oklahoma, Atoka County has produced a pretty nice batch of notables, including 1930s mystery...

A Long Time Comin’
When asked how long he’s been working on his first solo album, the impressive and entertaining Magic Pocket, Bill Belknap laughs heartily “Do you want...

Like Father, Like Son
Untold numbers of Oklahomans have streamed into Nashville for decades with tunes in their hearts, stars in their eyes and lyrics scribbled in their notebooks,...

Leah’s Song
Paul Rossler’s first foray into recording Red Dirt music came in the mid-‘90s, when Tom Skinner and Jeff Parker each recorded one of his compositions...

Political Outsider
Publicity material for Politically Incoherent, a new disc from Oklahoma’s Mike Hardeman, calls it “a contemporary cousin” of The First Family, that trailblazing 1962...

Sam’s "Ham"
A thoughtful collection of essays reflects upon Sand Springs native Sam Harris’ life.

Ancient Cherokee Angel
A descendant of Nanyehi tells the story of her ancestor’s bravery through music.