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South Africa follow-up

Authored by: Suzanne Corley [Show Host]
Submitted: Tue, 08/28/2012 - 7:12pm
Tag(s): Show host blog
Special Show Air Time:
Saturday, September 1, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Johannesburg in bloom

I hope to be able to present a South African edition of the World Journey this Saturday and feature music that I learned about and picked up while I was there with the WWOZ team that went to the Joy of Jazz Festival in Johannesburg last week.  It was the end of a dry winter when we were there, but there were still some flowers in bloom.

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A Window on South Africa

Authored by: Suzanne Corley [Show Host]
Submitted: Thu, 08/23/2012 - 5:40pm
Tag(s): Special Show and Show host blog
Special Show Air Time:
Saturday, August 25, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

George Ingmire and I are in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the Joy of Jazz festival which started today, Thursday, 23 August.  We hope to bring you a broadcast from here during my World Journey show this Saturday.

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GOT TO HEAR THIS: All About Everything - John Boutte

Authored by: Your Friend [Show Host]
Submitted: Fri, 08/17/2012 - 4:07pm
Tag(s): Show host blog

Count your blessings when you find an album like John Boutté’s remarkable “ALL ABOUT EVERYTHING.”

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Today (August 15th) in the middle hour of the "New Orleans Music Show"

Authored by: George Ingmire [Show Host]
Submitted: Wed, 08/15/2012 - 10:06am
Tag(s): Show host blog

Tune in from noon to 1pm for a bunch of great music produced/engineered/recorded/performed on by Mike Mayeux.  The inspiration for this hour comes from a very loving music community who are raising money for Mike's medical expenses.  More information at Mike Mayeux's Heart.

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September Cajun Festivals and Music

Authored by: Father Ron [Show Host]
Submitted: Wed, 08/08/2012 - 11:45am
Tag(s): Show host blog

School is getting back into swing – can you believe it?  Classes start in Jefferson Parish on August 9 and some Orleans Parish schools begin the next week.  Well, that’s a sign that Fall is approaching and for Cajun and Zydeco music fans, there are some good festivals and music coming up in September.  You may want to get these on your calendar now.

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Happy Independence Day Jamaica!

Authored by: Suzanne Corley [Show Host]
Submitted: Thu, 08/02/2012 - 8:52pm
Tag(s): Special Show and Show host blog
Special Show Air Time:
Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Alski is generously donating his time and effort and a tiny portion of his gi-normous music library to help me present a special show in honor of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of independence.  Join us on Saturday for a celebratory Jamaican Journey! 

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Coming up in August 2012

Authored by: Big Pete [Show Host]
Submitted: Wed, 08/01/2012 - 10:24am
Tag(s): Show host blog

I plan on playing some old songs by old time female singers like Marlene Dietrich and Ethel Merman. Stay tuned.

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Come take a ride with The Boudin Man Friday August 3rd at Midnight

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man) [Show Host]
Submitted: Mon, 07/30/2012 - 3:29pm
Tag(s): Special Show and Show host blog
Special Show Air Time:
Saturday, August 4, 2012 - 12:00am - 5:00am

Join us this Friday night August 3rd at Midnight till 5 a.m. Saturday morning as The Boudin has stolen the keys for the Ride, and is filling in for the Midnight Creeper. 

The loose plan is to invite Special Guest D.J.'s with each spinning 30 minute sets. 

D.j. 1 will spin a 30 minute set then share the next 30 minutes with D.J. 2.

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Lionel Ferbos Was Born 101 Years Ago Today!

Authored by: Sally Young [Show Host]
Submitted: Tue, 07/17/2012 - 10:08am
Tag(s): Show host blog

For the last year, we have been blessed to say that Lionel Ferbos is our favorite 100 year old trumpet player. Today he reaches another milestone- he is 101 years young!

Happy birthday, Lionel!

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Lionel Double Header

Authored by: Sally Young [Show Host]
Submitted: Wed, 07/11/2012 - 4:01pm
Tag(s): Show host blog

Tune in on Thursday, July 12, for an extra special edition of Traditional Jazz, starting off with one hour of music dedicated to Uncle Lionel Batiste, Treme Brass Band's bass drummer and co-leader with Benny Jones, who passed away on July 8th, 2012.  Unc's inimitable style became recognizable worldwide, as he performed at countless second lines, clubs, and jazz festivals as a drumm

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