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Suite101 answers the question, "What is Americana Music?" with defintions, history, and recomended listening

Beautyberry gifts gardeners and wildlife with bright magenta berries clustered like beaded bracelets along the stem. Amethyst amulets adorn the fall and winter garden.

Dubbed "butter" pear,unassuming, and once reserved for the elite - avocado has taken center stage as a Superfruit for its epicurean flavor and proven health benefits.

It's sorrow that allows us to empathize, allows us to grow and dig deep inside ourselves and explore who we are. Jackson Gregory Combs does this in his latest album.

From patriotic stars and stripes to Americana rock and roll monochromes, designers like Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Cavalli and YSL are paying homage to America.

Drought-tolerant American beauty berry, sports striking clusters purple fruit, yellow-green leaves and elegantly drooping branches in late summer fall.

Not related to aloe, but actually a member of the agave family.

Accommodation in New York isn't cheap. Is it possible to find a hotel in the heart of the Big Apple without compromising? That depends how soundly you sleep...

California is a great place to spend your day shopping and walking around in the beautiful sunshine. The weather is great which makes outdoor malls almost a necessity!

Sweet and creamy avocado smoothie encased in orange sorbet. Different, complimentary flavours, but an authentic taste sensation.

With the runways full of looks from '80s glam to Depression-era mute, the world of fashion seems to be split between the opulent and the practical.

The graceful American Elm, was once commonplace in the landscape. The Liberty Elm is genetically identical, but resistant to Dutch Elm disease.

The Arizona Sonoran pronghorn was nearly lost in 2002. Now, despite a strong comeback, increased border enforcement and desert fencing still threaten long term survival.

Small touches around the house can add a sense of patriotism to your summer holiday get togethers.

4/5: With Love Made Me Drunk, Gregory Page has created a highly successful concept album, where Paris shines as both a romantic and haunted setting for the musician.

Driven by lo-fi production and minimalist instrumentation, the new album from Holly Golightly & The Brokeoffs takes listeners on a trip through the backwoods of America.

Singer-songwriter Jon Crocker re-releases five songs, along with six new tracks, in his latest album, The Dust Will Settle.

The bluesy Wood Brothers return with their sophomore effort. Similar in style to their first record, Loaded is full of soulful originals and some famous covers.

REM have just released their new album to mass acclaim and is touted as a return to form. A good album...yes...return to form?...did they lose it?

Americana singer/songwriter Rachel Wearsch launches new solo release designed to embrace her traditional roots

John Carter Cash initially planned to compile a collection of Appalachian Gospel music, but he stumbled upon a wealth of Southern Americana that was too good to pass by.

When threatened, if there is no room to escape, Stingrays lash out with their tails.

The Subdudes new album, "Flower Petals" has Suite101 asking, "Is there a such thing as too much groove?"

Epic, historic, significant and beautiful, Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay belongs on bookshelves beside the best of American literature.

Discover and share in the spirit of Amelia Earhart's life by visiting her hometown this July as they celebrate her birthday

Denver-based singer songwriter, Maree McRae's sophomore release Urgency shares intimate words of survival. McRae granted a phone interview on October 8, 2009.

Country singer-songwriters Emmylou Harris, the Statler Brothers, Tom T. Hall and the late Ernest "Pop" Stoneman make up the Country Music Hall of Fame's Class of 2008.

Country music's favorite Texas cowboy, George Strait, won his first Grammy after three decades of hits, while other country music favorites landed Grammys of their own.

Dot's Diner is a genuine step back in time. It is still a fair priced, great quality, 1950's diner serving eggs and bacon, or burgers and shakes and more.

The climbing varieties of lonicera, or honeysuckle, bear sumptuous, often sweetly scented blooms from early summer to autumn. Some also have attractive evergreen foliage.

Visit the North Carolina town whose friendliness inspired a much-loved 1960's TV sitcom, and still honors her native son.

Roger "Hurricane" Wilson has the blues- literally. Since the age of 9, Roger Wilson has been perfecting the art of the blues, and has toured the nation playing music.

Early rural music wasn't of interest to record companies until they realized it was commercially viable. But recordings by these musicians provide valued oral histories.

They were Elvis Presley's favorite gospel duet and inspired scores, from Johnny Cash to Emmylou Harris. But their close harmonies made them one of country's greatest duos

Chile's Compañia Sud Americana de Vapores has said it is making steady progress towards raising US$750 million despite the massive problems it is facing.

Effective BJJ fighters (both gi and no-gi) know how to dominate an opponent by using their own head as a "third arm" and/or by controlling their opponent's head.

Agaves and Yuccas: Same order, same family; Aloes: Same order, different family.

Biographies have significantly influenced the writing of history since ancient times. There are also different types and characteristics of biographies.

Rock, pop and folk festivals have mushroomed in the UK in recent years featuring the world's top acts. Here are the dates and headliners for the major UK music festivals.

Buddy and Julie Miller have exceeded critics lofty expectations with their extraordinary new album, "Written in Chalk."

America provides a variety of classic cross country road trips options; in addition to three cross country choices, there is also the option to drive classic route 66.

In 1979, countries all over the world issued stamps to commemorate the International Year of the Child. By far the most impressive of these were the sets of Disney stamps

Travel gift ideas for appropriate, low-cost, easy-to-carry thank you presents that foreign hosts will appreciate receiving.

With Civilians, Joe Henry's dual roles as producer and songwriter coalesce seamlessly on an album of pure Americana magic.

Leading authors have defined biography differently. They have also stressed the need for biographies to be critical. This explains the uniqueness of critical biographies.

Many Native American Indian tribes have traditions associated with love and the act of marriage; traditions include love potions and the symbolism of nature's union.

The flamboyant, bombastic, orator Alan Keyes has met the presidential candidate's requirements for debating in Iowa on Thursday.

Steve Earle, one of the great names in Americana music, pays tribute to his mentor Townes Van Zandt on his new album "Townes."

Warm up next to the fire with an electric fireplace and avoid the mess and hassle of collecting, storing and burning wood.

As one of the United States' premiere antiques shows, the Fall Antiques Show was the place to find pottery, quilts, rugs, textiles and more antique treasures.