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Interview: Edward Jackson of TBC Brass Band

Fri, 07/17/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson talks to TBC Brass Band member Edward Jackson about where the band started playing, why he decided to go to Southern University, how the band got back on track after Katrina, and much more. Hear it all in the player below: Read more

Tribute to Tami Lynn: Tues. 7-10pm

Tue, 07/14/20
Authored by Neil Pellegrin
Yet another in the seemingly endless procession of tributes is in order for this week's edition of The '50s R&B Show. The great New Orleans soulstress Tami Lynn, born Gloria Brown in the Gert Town section of the city in 1942, passed away on June 26th. Lynn began singing in... Read more

Rhythm Room07/10/20

Sat, 07/11/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Jelly Roll Power Of Attorney 03:39 Power Of Attorney 2 Real Midnight Birds of Chicago 05:39 Real Midnight 3 Back To Living Again Curtis Mayfield 05:11 New World Order 4 play play bob marley & the wailers 02:35 wail' n soul'm singles selecta 5 I Don't Care Anymore Doris Duke ... Read more

50 years ago today: Mahalia Jackson & Louis Armstrong

Fri, 07/10/20
This performance happened 50 years ago today at Newport Jazz Festival. Read more

Hear Ellis Marsalis from Snug Harbor, Friday at 8pm

Thu, 07/09/20
Authored by Carrie Booher
For many years, the great New Orleans piano player, composer, and educator Ellis Marsalis performed almost every Friday night at 8pm at Snug Harbor on Frenchmen Street. Ellis Marsalis passed on April 1 of this year.  For three months following, Snug Harbor hosted the onlin... Read more

"7 Days of Satch" coming July 27-Aug. 2

Wed, 07/08/20
Authored by Carrie Booher
This year, Satchmo SummerFest will present "Seven Days of Satch presented by Chevron." The multiplatform, virtual celebration is a collaboration between French Quarter Festivals, Inc., WWOZ, New Orleans National Jazz Historical Park, WWL-TV, and New Orleans Jazz Museum. Sev... Read more

Interview: Yellow Pocahontas Spy Boy Tyrone Yancy

Tue, 07/07/20
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Yellow Pocahontas First Spy Boy Tyrone Yancy talks to WWOZ's Action Jackson about Big Chiefs who have had a major impact, how suits have changed over the years, what Mardi Gras Indians talk about when they're sewing, and much more. Hea... Read more

In Memoriam: Tammy Lynn

Sun, 07/05/20
Tammy Lynn (also known as Tami Lynn), New Orleans soul singer and an original AFO Records artist, died June 26, 2020. She was best known for her song 'I'm Gonna Run Away From You,' which hit #4 on the UK Singles Chart in 1971. Lynn was born in Gert Town in 1942. As a child,... Read more

Rhythm Room07/03/20

Sat, 07/04/20
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 Soul Serenade Beau Dollar & The Coins 02:37 Kent's Cellar Of Soul 2 Hope In A Hopeless World Pops Staples 04:27 Father Father 3 Higher And Higher Queen Esther Marrow 03:47 feat. The Harlem Gospel Singers 4 I Don't Know Why (I Love You Like I Do) Branding Iron 03:31 Deep & Gr... Read more

Video: Killer Whale 'Comfortable'

Mon, 06/29/20
The new video from Killer Whale for 'Comfortable' is giving out major early MTV vibes! Check it out below:  Read more

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