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5 things to know for 9/28 - 10/4

Thu, 09/27/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Get that belly ready because the Thai Food Fair is happening Sunday, September 30 from 9a-4p at the Wat Wimuttayaram Buddhist Temple of Louisiana (1601 Stanton Rd.). 2) If Thai food isn't your thing, head out to the West Bank Bridge Park in Luling (13825 River Rd.) for ... Read more

Video: Jesuit High School Jazz Band on School Groove

Mon, 09/24/18

The students from the Jesuit High School Jazz Band joined host Murf Reeves in the studio this afternoon for our September edition of School Groove! Check it out below, plus our photo highlights from photographer Michael E. McAndrew. School Groove is our series of live in-s... Read more

Leo Nocentelli 'People Say'

Mon, 09/24/18

Here's one for all The Meters fans out there-- Leo Nocentelli playing 'People Say' at WWOZ on November 4, 2015.  Read more

Video: Alexey Marti Sextet

Sat, 09/22/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Here's the Alexey Marti Sextet's performance from their appearance at the George and Joyce Wein New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Center tonight! This concert was part of the Jazz & Heritage Foundation's 2018-19 free concert series.  Read more

World Journey 09/21/18

Gal Holiday 'In My Dreams Again'

Sat, 09/22/18

Here's the new video from New Orleans country musician Gal Holiday for her song 'In My Dreams Again.' The video was shot locally and produced by the New Orleans-based Killer Kowalski Productions. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/21/18

5 things to know for 9/21 - 9/27

Thu, 09/20/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) Saturday, September 22 is National Free Museum Day. Participating institutions in the New Orleans area include The Historic New Orleans Collection, The New Orleans Jazz Museum, The Cabildo, Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses, 1850 House, and The National World War I... Read more

Video: Trevarri Huff-Boone at WWOZ

Thu, 09/20/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Trevarri Huff-Boone and his band joined us for a live performance in the studio this afternoon, in advance of their record release show at the New Orleans Jazz Museum Friday night at 7p. Check it out below! Read more

'Sync Up' series for Fall 2018 announced

Thu, 09/20/18

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Sync Up is back! After a summer break, Sync Up, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation's series of free educational and networking workshops for the entertainment industry, returns with a slate of events designed for independent and aspiring artists. Here's the schedule... Read more