One of the most interesting radio programs emanating from New Orleans is the weekly two-hour show American Routes, produced on Royal Street by former State of Louisiana folklorist Nick Spitzer and his good-natured, energetic cadre of musical compatriots. American Routes moves all over the American musical map and is distributed to over 150 radio stations across this country. Recent shows have contained songs by the rhythm and blues/gospel group the Staple Singers, soul jazzm...