In Search of true Americana

Soundcheck | May 3, 2010
American culture has produced the riches of gospel, bluegrass, and folk music; it has also spawned Cracker Barrel, Clear Channel and Wal-Mart. Music journalist Amanda Petrusich talks about hitting the road to find true Americana. Also: jazz piano legend Ahmad Jamal looks back on his eventful career. This is a repeat edition of Soundcheck.

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