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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

Video: Hurray for the Riff Raff 'Life on Earth'

Mon, 06/27/22
New from New Orleans musician Hurray for the Riff Raff, this is the video for 'Life on Earth,' the title track to their new album, out now on Nonesuch Records. This video was directed and edited Alynda Mariposa Segarra, the driving force behind all things Hurray for the Rif... Read more

Rhythm Room 06/25/22

Sat, 06/25/22
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Roll It The Baker Brothers 01:14 Time To Testify 2 Wake Up Everybody Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes 07:34 Philly Sound 3: Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff And The Story of Brotherly Love (1966 - 1976) 3 Wolves in Disguise Izo FitzRoy 03:33 How The Mighty Fall 4 God Bless America for... Read more

Satchmo SummerFest returns Aug. 6-7

Wed, 06/22/22
Temperatures are (way) up in New Orleans and that means that Satchmo SummerFest presented by Chevron is only a few weeks away! The festival dedicated to the life, legacy, and music of Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong returns to the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Saturday, August 6 and... Read more

Video: Tank & the Bangas 'There Goes The Neighborhood'

Wed, 06/22/22
Tank & the Bangas released the video for their new single, 'There Goes The Neighborhood,' this morning! Check out this powerful commentary on the changing population and landscapes of New Orleans neighborhoods: Read more

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