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Interview with Eric Burt

Sat, 11/09/19
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson sits down with Eric Burt to discuss the recent passing of his mother, Kichea S. Burt, Carnival time, Super Sunday when he was a boy, Jerome Smith's lasting impacts on the Indian and social and pleasure club communities, ... Read more

Luke Winslow King: Louisiana Artists Spotlight

Sat, 11/09/19
The Folk Alliance International Conference is coming to New Orleans this year and WWOZ is partnering with the good people at the conference to give a special shoutout to the Louisiana-based Official Showcase artists and the work they’re doing to strengthen the arts communit... Read more

Deacon John Moore: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sat, 11/09/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Deacon John Moore performs at Jazz Fest ca. 2001. Photo by Burt Steel, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Ja... Read more

Brother Tyrone & the Mindbenders full set from Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest 2019

Sat, 11/09/19
Brother Tyrone & the Mindbenders at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest! Check out their full set from Saturday, October 19, 2019 below.  Read more

Allman Betts Band's full set from Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest 2019

Sat, 11/09/19
Allman Betts Band closes out Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest's second day! Check out their full set from Saturday, October 19, 2019 below.  Read more

Rhythm Room 11/09/19

Sat, 11/09/19
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1 comencemos phirpo y sus caribes 02:17 parrilla caliente 2 I'm Trying to Go Home The Sensational Barnes Brothers 02:50 Nobody's Fault But My Own 3 New World Order Curtis Mayfield 05:38 New World Order 4 Before The Next Teardop Falls Candi Staton 03:17 Music Speaks Louder Tha... Read more

Video: Langston Hughes Academy Brass Band on School Groove

Tue, 11/05/19
Langston Hughes Academy Brass Band joined us in the studio for School Groove earlier today! The band from this school took first place in the beginners' division at the last Class Got Brass competition. They are directed by Samuel Venable, Jr. Check out the performance belo... Read more

Wynton Marsalis: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 11/04/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Wynton Marsalis performs at Jazz Fest 2009. Photo by Leon Morris. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th anniversary in 2019, we're featuring a Jazz Fest photo of the day with our audience. Keep your eyes here, and at our Jazz Fest 50 page, all year long to see them, plus more cele... Read more

25 years of Bamboula 2000

Sun, 11/03/19
Happy bandiversary to Bamboula 2000! This unique group has been performing together with various combinations of musicians and dancers for 25 years. Catch them again at Congo Square Rhythms Fest on Sunday, November 17. This is their performance of 'Congo Square' at the same... Read more

Mason Ruffner at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest 2019

Sun, 11/03/19
Mason Ruffner at Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest! Check out the full set from Sunday, October 20, 2019 below.  Read more

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