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Rhythm Room 10/30/20

Interview: Big Chief Bo Dollis, Jr. and Big Queen Laurita Dollis

Sun, 10/25/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson is joined on the phone by Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. and Big Queen Laurita Dollis of the Wild Magnolias. They discuss the intricate process of making suits, the role signals play when they parade, the huge impact Big Chief ... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/23/20

Interview: Family Ties founder Tyrone Brooks

Tue, 10/20/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Family Ties founder Tyrone Brooks talks to Action Jackson about how he's looking forward to the club's 20th anniversary, how colors are chosen for parades, how he first got involved with second lines, and more! Hear the whole interview... Read more

Lake Charles Musician Relief Fund benefit this Saturday

Tue, 10/20/20

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

This Saturday at 7pm CT, musicians help musicians during a streaming concert benefitting the Lake Charles Musician Relief Fund. Scheduled performers include Zachary Richard, Sonny Landreth, Sean Ardoin, Jourdan Thibodeaux, Cedric Watson, Joel Savoy, Ronnie Fruge, Yvette Lan... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/16/20

WWOZ wins 5 Press Club of New Orleans Awards for Excellence in Journalism

Thu, 10/15/20

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

We are happy to share that WWOZ won five Press Club of New Orleans Awards tonight in the categories of 'Best Radio Story,' 'Best Feature Videography,' 'Best Social Media Campaign,' 'Best Social Video,' and 'Best Multi-Feature Photography!' In addition to the wins, we also ... Read more

Interview: Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson

Sun, 10/11/20

This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson talks to Action Jackson about how the culture has helped her deal with depression, the steps that were taken to give a Counsel Chief Joseph Jenkins a proper sendoff amid the pandemic, and much more.... Read more

Rhythm Room 10/09/20

In Memoriam: Rev. John Wilkins

Tue, 10/06/20

Memphis-based gospel blues guitarist and vocalist Reverend John Wilkins died this morning at the age of 76. He was the son of the influential prewar blues musician Reverend Robert Wilkins. As an adult, he served as the pastor for the Hunter’s Chapel Church in Como, Mississi... Read more