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Video: Alicia Renee AKA Blue Eyes f/Rodney Kendricks - A Tribute to Betty Carter

Thu, 10/03/19
Alicia Renee AKA Blue Eyes featuring Rodney Kendricks joined us in the studio on Thursday, September 26 to perform A Tribute to Betty Carter. Check it out below!  Read more

Smithsonian Folkways box set team: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Thu, 10/03/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
A large part of the Smithsonian Folkways Jazz Fest 50 box set team in the AARP Rhythmpourium: Keith Spera, Dave Ankers, Jeff Place, Huib Schippers, Karen Celestan, Rachel Lyons, George Wein on April 27, 2019. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. In honor of Jazz Fest's 50th an... Read more

VIdeo: Fontainebleau High School Jazz Ensemble

Wed, 10/02/19
The Fontainebleau High School Jazz Ensemble joined us in the studio for the September edition of School Groove! The group is led by Mr. Lee Hicks. Check out their swinging performance below: Read more

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

Wed, 10/02/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Deacon John Moore hits the stage in the Blues Tent on April 28, 2019. 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 ... Read more

Treme Fall Fest 2019

Tue, 10/01/19
The fifth annual Treme Fall Festival is happening this Saturday, October 5 at the corner of Henriette Delille & Governor Nicholls! The free street festival portion kicks off at 11a and runs through 7p, and includes food, music, crafts, and more. The festival benefits St. Au... Read more

Smokey Robinson: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Tue, 10/01/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Motown legend Smokey Robinson performs at the Congo Square stage on May 6, 2018. 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... Read more

Interview: Spy Boy Charlie Tenner

Tue, 10/01/19
This week on Takin' It To The Streets, Action Jackson sits down with Spy Boy Charlie Tenner of Comanche Hunters. Spy Boy Charlie shares the differences between the Indians masking now and those "back in the day," who often had weapons as part of their suits, the job of a Sp... Read more

Fried alligator po boy: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Mon, 09/30/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Fried alligator po boy in 2016. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. 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 celebra... Read more

Pete Seeger: Jazz Fest at 50 Photo of the Day

Sun, 09/29/19
Authored by Carrie Booher
Pete Seeger celebrates his 90th birthday at Jazz Fest in 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 ... Read more

New from Lost Bayou Ramblers 'Granny Smith' at Pres Hall

Sun, 09/29/19
Lost Bayou Ramblers have released a new video for 'Granny Smith' in conjunction with On Va Continuer, a documentary DVD about the band, and Asteur, a new album of their songs recorded live. Check out this footage, live from Preservation Hall below!  Read more

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