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The Sangamon Valley Roots Revival features sixty minutes of the roots of American music.From jumpin’ blues, western swing and hillbilly bop of the 1940’s to the rockabilly of the 1950’s and the Bakersfield twang of the 1960’s, the roots revival covers all of the musical styles that would converge into mid-century rock and roll. Enjoy classic cuts from the original artists and even more from modern day purveyors of the genre. Whether you love Hank Williams, Elvis or the Old 97’s, you’ll hear it all on the SVRR.Contact Sean Burns

Nikki Lane On 'World Cafe: Next'

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Published October 10, 2011 at 1:00 PM CDT

Nikki Lane, born and raised in South Carolina, is only 25. But, judging by the wit and wisdom on her record Walk of Shame, she seems to have been plucked straight out of the era of '60s country. It's always refreshing to find a woman playing the part of the wayward rambler, and Lane happily assumes the role in her new record's ode to the South. She updates the great Wanda Jackson's slick rockabilly to reflect a more, well, modern take on relationships. In "Gone Gone Gone," hear the slide guitar whine at the just the right points, then bloom with a sound that's both sorrowful and freewheeling.

Hear two tracks from Walk of Shame on this installment of World Cafe: Next.