Country, rock and soul’s shared history has always been especially strong in the American South, where house bands like The Memphis Boys and the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section mixed the twang of country with the swampy, funky sound of regional R&B. But there’s also been a wave of younger artists in recent years committed to not only preserving the sound of the ’70s but (gently) polishing it for the modern era—a deep, rootsy sound that captures the cultural complexity of American music more generally. Mixing classic artists with newer voices, here’s a playlist dedicated to the humid Southern mix of Americana, country, rock and soul. Our editors update picks here regularly, so if you hear something you like, add it to your library.