Last night was a very special and exciting moment here in our Music Maker Grotto. Earlier in the afternoon our partner Tom Ciaburri stopped by the office. He had just come back from two weeks in Israel working on a film on reconciliation. I wanted to do another tintype session and had been thinking of […]

Listen: Christmas Medley As a Jewish boy, Christmas music always seemed to wag a finger at me. I hated the Santa Claus conspiracy and pitied my cousins for believing in such a fallacy. I still haven’t totally forgiven my uncle, whom I considered one of the greatest proponents and defenders of the myth. The thing […]

We’re excited to announce the debut album from Lakota John & Kin! Although Lakota John released a solo album two years ago, this is the family’s first as a group. Mama Tonya, Papa John and Sister Layla join the 16-year-old guitar prodigy, and their family bond is unmistakable. Lakota John and Kin offers a blend of […]

We know this is the biggest travel season of the year – and so, in the spirit of the season we continue with our series of posts reminiscing about our 20 year history of traveling to gigs around the world, helping elderly Roots musicians share their talents.   In March of 1991 I met bluesman […]

Stumped about what to get your loved ones? New to Music Maker’s immense CD collection? The Gift Guide can help! We’ve chosen Music Maker favorites in a variety of categories, and provided some guidance to help you decide on some music! Check out the .pdf of the gift guide below or buy the CDs featured HERE! […]