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Today at Jazz Fest: Saturday, May 4

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Sat, 05/04/2013 - 8:01am

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Here are a few things of note happening today at Jazz Fest:

Markeith Tero - Big Chief Trouble of Trouble Nation Mardi Gras Indians Interview, 12:30 - 1:15 on the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage, inside the Grandstand.

Davell Crawford, 3:40 - 4:40 on the Congo Square stage.

Preservation Hall Jazz Band, 4:40-5:40 in the Economy Hall Tent.

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BILL’S JAZZ FEST PICKS – DAY VI

Authored by: Bill DeTurk [Show Host]

Submitted: Sat, 05/04/2013 - 7:57am

Tag(s): Show host blog

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! No Andy Williams, not Christmas, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, the unchallenged greatest music and culture event on the planet. People say it is the coolest sloppiest Fest on record… maybe, but the music and the spirit of the guests are warm and welcoming as always.

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Dance How You Wanna!

Authored by: Melanie Merz

Submitted: Fri, 05/03/2013 - 7:16pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Dance, baby, dance! This is Jamal, an NoLa native who dances his heart out. Here he is rockin' out to Papa Grows Funk. The sound quality is not of typical WWOZ caliber, but Jamal's moves will make you smile! (Yes, this man can do the splits!)

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The 'Heartbeat of the Brass Band'

Authored by: Danielle Dietze

Submitted: Fri, 05/03/2013 - 4:50pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

"We're like a bunch of metal kites up here!"

Dirty Dozen Brass Band member Kirk Joseph and his gang, Tuba Tuba, withstand the wind at Jazz Fest in his extraordinary seven piece ensemble of sousaphones and tubas. With a collaboration of some of the best brass players in town, it is a sight and sound that can't be beat.

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Pura Fe on the Allison Miner Stage

Authored by: Melanie Merz

Submitted: Fri, 05/03/2013 - 3:43pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

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One Love, One String

Authored by: Danielle Dietze

Submitted: Fri, 05/03/2013 - 2:32pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

You've probably heard of a one man band, but have you heard of a one string band?
Jamaica's own Brushy One String performs original songs on one guitar string about love, community, and... chickens.

If you missed the One String Wonder today you can catch Brushy at Jazz Fest this Sunday at 12:30pm at the Jazz & Heritage Stage and again at 2:50pm at the Blues tent.

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Food of the Day: Crawfish Monica

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Fri, 05/03/2013 - 1:28pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Our food of the day today: Crawfish Monica

Crawfish Monica

Probably the most-lauded of all Jazz Fest Foods was named for inventor Pierre Hilzim's wife, Monica Davidson.

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Dancing at Fais Do Do

Authored by: Melanie Merz

Submitted: Fri, 05/03/2013 - 12:27pm

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

The Zydeco dancers at Fais Do Do stage are one Jazz Fest guarantee. Rain or shine, there is always a lively crew kicking up their heels up front, bouncing, spinning and dipping to the Cajun beats.

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Jazz & Heritage Center Building Named in Honor of George and Joyce Wein

Authored by: David Stafford

Submitted: Fri, 05/03/2013 - 10:45am

Tag(s): Jazz Fest

Earlier this morning, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation named the Jazz & Heritage Center building (pictured above and located at 1225 N. Rampart Street) in honor of George and Joyce Wein.

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