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WWOZ to re-air historic Mardi Gras specials

Fri, 02/12/21
Authored by Carrie Booher
This Mardi Gras, we dug deep in the vaults and unearthed two vintage WWOZ Mardi Gras specials which have rarely been heard since their initial broadcasts. Tune in Sunday, February 14, 10am-12pm CT, to hear WWOZ's 1994 Mardi Gras special hosted by Dr. John. This two-hour sp... Read more

Here Comes Mr. Jordan: Steve of the JFA visits The Dean's List

Thu, 02/11/21
Authored by Dean Ellis
The Jazz Foundation of America, an organization whose mission it is to provide (amongst its vast outreach and charitable work) Covid-19 relief to musicians here in New Orleans and around the country, has hopped aboard the creative Carnival porch float craze around town by f... Read more

Interview: Joell Lee of Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls

Mon, 02/08/21
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson gets on the phone with Joell Lee of the Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls. They discuss the possibility of uniting different Baby Doll groups, the Baby Dolls' representation of strong womanhood, how they design their ou... Read more

Rhythm Room 02/05/21

Sat, 02/06/21
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Stormy Weather Bobby Ellis And The Revolutionaries 03:08 The Reggae Train: More Great Hits From The High No 2 Who Is He Andrea Vereen & The St. Marks Choir 04:26 Oh, Say Can You See 3 We The People Staple Singers 03:53 Be Altitude: Respect Yourself 4 You Can't Have Your Cak... Read more

Interview: Perfect Gentlemen president Travis Lyons

Sun, 01/31/21
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Perfect Gentlemen president Travis Lyons talks to Action Jackson about all the parades that were canceled because of Covid, how a youth center is reaching out to people during the pandemic, his efforts to help young artists record musi... Read more

Photos: Krewe of House Floats

Sun, 01/31/21
New Orleanians have risen to the occasion for this unusual Mardi Gras season. These are just a few of the contributions to the Krewe of House Floats and Krewe of Red Beans' "Hire a Mardi Gras artist" initiative. Read more

Rhythm Room01/29/21

Sat, 01/30/21
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Am I Asking Too Much? Naomi Shelton & The Gospel Queens 04:03 What Have You Done, My Brother? 2 Stealin' in the Name of the Lord Paul Kelly 03:38 Dirt 3 Heart Of Gold Betty LaVette 02:22 Child Of The Seventies 4 Been So Long Derrick Harriott 02:42 Sings Jamaican Rock Steady... Read more

Video: Esther Rose 'How Many Times'

Tue, 01/26/21
Authored by Carrie Booher
Esther Rose released a new video for her song 'How Many Times' today! Check it out below. Read more

King cake for all!

Tue, 01/26/21
Authored by Carrie Booher
This Mardi Gras season is even more king cake-filled than usual. We've got you covered! Get one from your favorite New Orleans bakery, or try any of these recipes at home.   Here's variety of King Cake recipes: King Cake with cream cheese cinnamon filling King Cake Cocho... Read more

Rhythm Room01/22/21

Sat, 01/23/21
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Tea Legs The Transatlantics 02:43 The Transatlantics 2 Hammerin' Hank 00:32 3 Brand New Day Esther Phillips 04:18 The Best of Esther Phillips (1962-1970) Disc 2 4 A Prayer Curtis Mayfield 04:06 Gospel 5 Nice Girl (Vocal Eddie Hinton) Eddie Hinton 02:39 Bandcestors 6 Sitting... Read more

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