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Rhythm Room 09/03/22

Sat, 09/03/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Bonanza Coyabalites 03:38 Unhinged 2 Childhood Days Universal Jubileers 04:05 Good God! A Gospel Funk Hymnal 3 The Challenge The Staple Singers 03:43 We'll Get Over '70 4 Mockingbird (Symbol 919) Inez & Charlie Foxx 02:39 Don't Do It No More (Discography 1960-74) 5 The Lady... Read more

Soul Sister’s 16th Annual Birthday Jam Gathers Legends for a “Two Step Throwback Edition” at Tipitina’s

Fri, 09/02/22
Authored by Soul Sister
On Friday, September 9, WWOZ's Soul Sister will throw the 16th edition of her now-legendary, annual birthday party shows (open to the public), a tradition at Tipitina’s, 501 Napoleon Ave. in New Orleans. Each year’s Birthday Jam features a different artist or theme. This y... Read more

Photos: WWOZ Groove Gala 2022

Fri, 09/02/22
The WWOZ Groove Gala returned to Tableau and Le Petit Theatre on Thursday, September 1! This year's Groove Gala performers included Irma Thomas, John Boutte, Bruce Sunpie Barnes & Amanda Shaw, Meschiya Lake, Doreen Ketchens, Al "Lil Fats" Jackson, and DJ Neil Pellegrin. It ... Read more

Booker Fest: Sep. 2-4 in Bay St. Louis

Sun, 08/28/22
Authored by Carrie Booher
James Booker grew up splitting time between New Orleans and Bay St. Louis, Mississippi. This weekend, 100 Men Hall, a Black energy center that hosted legendary musicians as part of the Chitlin Circuit, will host the second annual Booker Fest, a fundraiser for the hall. For ... Read more

Rhythm Room 08/27/22

Sat, 08/27/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Mercy Mercy Booker T. & The MGs 02:37 Soul Dressing 2 04 Great Jehovah (Featuring Toots Hibbert) Blue Glaze Mento Band 02:53 3 Things Ain't Right Esther Marrow 03:39 Sister Woman 4 Throw A Farewell Kiss Temptations 03:28 Sky's The Limit 5 One More Heartache Jim Gilstrap 02:5... Read more

Video: Corey Ledet at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Tue, 08/23/22
Here's Corey Ledet & His Cajun Band's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, June 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Sean Ardoin at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Tue, 08/23/22
Here's Sean Ardoin's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, June 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Soul Creole at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Tue, 08/23/22
Here's Soul Creole's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, June 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Bruce Daigrepont at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Tue, 08/23/22
Here's Bruce Daigrepont's set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, June 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

Video: Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers at Cajun Zydeco Fest 2022

Tue, 08/23/22
Here's Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers' set from the Louisiana Cajun Zydeco Festival, June 2022! The festival is presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation and was held at Armstrong Park. cajunzydecofest.com Read more

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