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Rhythm Room 07/23/22

Sat, 07/23/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Herm The San Francisco TKOS 02:43 Golden State Funk 2 I Earned Mine Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens 03:00 Cold World 3 Fellowship LIZZ WRIGHT 03:34 Fellowship 4 You Don't Miss our Water Brother Tyrone & Everett Eglin 03:19 Cue Stick Soul 5 Dilly Dally Toots & The Maytals ... Read more

Video: John Boutté & Family featuring special guests Tanya Boutté & Arséne DeLay

Sun, 07/17/22
Here's John Boutté, featuring special guests Tanya Boutté & Arséne DeLay, performing live at the George and Joyce Wein New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on March 25, 2022. Read more

Video: Tuba Skinny at Jazz & Heritage Center

Sun, 07/17/22
Here's Tuba Skinny performing live at the George and Joyce Wein New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center on June 25, 2022. This performance was part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's summer concert series.  Read more

Video: Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Sun, 07/17/22
Here's Bruce "Supie" Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspot's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Sun, 07/17/22
Here's Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival on Saturday, June 11, 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Chubby Carrier at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Sun, 07/17/22
Here's Chubby Carrier's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival on Sunday, June 12, 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Rhythm Room 07/16/22

Sat, 07/16/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 06. Have A Break copy Chicken Grass 02:54 Chicken Grass 2 I Shall Be Released Marion Williams 04:32 The New Message 3 Father Father Pops Staples 04:24 Father Father 4 The Wind Cries Mary Hopeton Lewis 02:36 VA-This Is Reggae-197x 5 i wouldn't treat a dog bobby blue bland 03:... Read more

Video: Backstreet Cultural Museum Renewal

Tue, 07/12/22
The Backstreet Cultural Museum hosted a Grand Opening for their new location on Saturday, July 9, 2022. A second line led by Benny Jones & the Treme Brass Band started at the museum's original location (1116 Henriette Delille) and made its way to the new spot at 1531 St. Ph... Read more

Rhythm Room 07/09/22

Sat, 07/09/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Ju Ju Infernal Blues Machine 03:39 Adios Amigo 2 Spirit In The Sky Dorothy Morrison 03:37 Brand New Day (Buddah LP) 3 Choice Of Colors Della Reese 03:07 Black Is Beautiful 4 The Chokin' Kind Allen Toussaint 03:23 Leo Blokhuis Presenteert The Sound Of The South 1961-1976 CD3... Read more

Rhythm Room 07/02/22

Sat, 07/02/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Comin' home baby Fred Ramirez 02:59 Warner 7044 2 The old rugged cross Al green 03:31 12" 3 Go Tell It To The Mountain Peter Tosh and the Wailers 03:15 Can't Blame The Youth 4 I'm A Fool For You James Carr 02:00 The Complete Goldwax Singles Vol. 3 1967-1970 5 Go Find Yours... Read more

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