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Early Aretha, Tues. 7-10p

Mon, 08/20/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Tune in this Tuesday, August 21 as host Neil Pellegrin spotlights the formative years and pre "Queen of Soul" period of Aretha Louise Franklin on this week's 1950s R&B Show. Neil shares, "My original intent was to play 90 minutes of her early work. However, after reacquain... Read more

Aretha Franklin tributes on Soul Power, Gospel Show, and more

Sun, 08/19/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Since Aretha Franklin's passing on Thursday, many of our DJs have been sharing wonderful tributes to the Queen of Soul. Here's a few, available on our 2-week archive. Just click the show you're interested in and it will begin playing. DJ Soul Sister shares her favorite dee... Read more

Interview with Big 6 Brass Band

Sat, 08/18/18
New Orleans' second line parades wouldn't be what they are without brass bands. Host Action Jackson sat down with the Big 6 Brass Band earlier this summer to get their take on the brass band scene today, coming up in music education in New Orleans, and much more. Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 08/17/18

Sat, 08/18/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     rock steady     Charles Kynard     03:12     Woga 2     Young, Gifted And Black     Aretha Franklin     03:35     Young, Gifted and Black 3     Border Song (Holy Moses)     Aretha Franklin     03:20     Young, Gifted and Black 4     Mr. Big (Aretha Arrives Outtake)    ... Read more

Bauls of Bengal field recordings on 'World Journey' Saturday

Fri, 08/17/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
Tune into World Journey with host Suzanne Corley on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Early on in the show, she'll be sharing field recordings of Bauls of Bengal, made by Charlie Steiner at Jaidev Mela in West Bengal over a 25 year period. World Journey airs from 4-6p every Saturd... Read more

5 things to know for 8/17 - 8/23

Fri, 08/17/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and NOLA Organ Grinders are hosting their 5th annual Tropical Blood Drive on Sunday, August 19 from 11a-5p at Tipitina's. They're hoping to get 250 pints of blood. On-site services at the event include HIV and Hep C testing, stretching f... Read more

Video: Neville Brothers on Sesame Street

Wed, 08/15/18
Throwback to this song of positivity! The Neville Brothers appeared on Sesame Street in 1993 to share the message "Believe in yourself!" with the kids.  Read more

New Orleans Musicians Clinic blood drive Sunday at Tips

Tue, 08/14/18
Authored by Carrie Booher
The New Orleans Musicians' Clinic and NOLA Organ Grinders are hosting their 5th annual Tropical Blood Drive on Sunday, August 19 from 11a-5p at Tipitina's. They're hoping to get 250 pints of blood. On-site services at the event include HIV and Hep C testing, stretching for ... Read more

Interview: Merline Kimble of the Gold Digger Baby Dolls

Sun, 08/12/18
Below, hear Action Jackson's interview with Merline Kimble of the Gold Digger Baby Dolls on this week's episode of Takin' It To The Streets. Merline discusses seeing Uncle Lionel and the Million Dollar Baby Dolls as a little girl, back when they were known as the "Dirty Doz... Read more

World Journey 08/11/18

Sat, 08/11/18
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1     Wozani Mahipi     Mahotella Queens     02:21     Next Stop Soweto Vol 2 2     mama sofi, pt. 2     kakai kilonzo and les kilimambogo brothers     09:13     the best of kakai, vol. 1 3     Ti woua-woua ( antiparasites )     Les Léopards de St. Pierre     07:14     Une ... Read more

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