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2009 Spring Pedge Party Highlights

Paul Sanchez
We've been having a blast during our Pledge Party, with lots of famous New Orleans musicians stopping by to chat and perform, including Irma Thomas, Paul Sanchez and many more. We've been working hard but having lots of fun, too, thanks to the magical moments that keep us going. Check out our pages of photo highlights for each day, and thanks to all those WWOZ supporters out there!
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Fats Domino: Walkin' Back to New Orleans

Photo of Antoine "Fats" Domino by Leni Sinclair
On Thursday, March 12, at 7 p.m., Louisiana Public Broadcasting will webcast a documentary on Fats Domino that combines biography and interviews with Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Dr. John, and more. Interwoven throughout the show are performances of classic Fats songs taken from a concert at Tipitina's here in New Orleans. Don't miss this one-time showing on LPB's website.
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Billy Delle Returns to the Airways

Photo of Billy Delle
On Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., beloved 'OZ show host Billy Delle makes his triumphant return to the Records from the Crypt show. Tune in and join us in welcoming him back after his hiatus — we missed ya, Billy!
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Billy Delle Returns to WWOZ on Wednesday

On Wednesday, March 11, at 7 p.m., beloved 'OZ show host Billy Delle makes his triumphant return to the Records from the Crypt show. Tune in and join us in welcoming him back after his hiatus — we missed ya, Billy!
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New High-Quality Web Stream

We stream our broadcasts all over the globe in two formats, MP3 (24 kbps) and WMA. Thanks to the support of our WWOZ members, we've added a third stream — in high-quality 128 kbps MP3 format. Now you can listen to 'OZ with great sound quality no matter which format you choose, wherever you are in the world!
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Sitting with Gianluca Tramontana

Authored by: Mike Kobrin
Music journalist Gianluca Tramontana recently began a series of radio interviews with musicians in genres spanning jazz, funk, country, bluegrass, and blues. His site, SittingWith.com, features streams and downloads of his insightful and entertaining interviews. We got a chance to catch up with him and ask a few questions about his new project.
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Snooks Eaglin live at Chicago Blues Fest 1989

Authored by: David Kunian [Show Host]
Submitted: Tue, 03/03/2009 - 10:08am
Tag(s): Special Show and Show host blog
Special Show Air Time:
Tuesday, March 3, 2009 - 10:00pm - Wednesday, March 4, 2009 - 12:00am
Photo of Snooks Eaglin by Leni Sinclair

Tonight on the Kitchen Sink in tribute to the late great Fird "Snooks" Eaglin, the laboratory scientists will be cooking up a rare recording of Snooks Eaglin live at the Chicago Blues Fest in 1989. Irving Charles and Johnny V. accompany him throughout the set and special guests on two cuts include Allen Toussaint and Dr. John.

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Herlin Riley at the Sandbar

Authored by: Jelly Roll Justice [Show Host]
Submitted: Mon, 03/02/2009 - 12:47pm
Tag(s): Live event and Show host blog

The Sandbar is up and cooking this week with New Orleans' own incredible Herlin Riley playing and teaching at the same time.

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Antoinette K-Doe, 1943-2009

Authored by: Mike Kobrin
Photo of Antoinette K-Doe
Antoinette K-Doe, widow of R&B singer Ernie K-Doe, passed early Mardi Gras morning at the age of 66. "Miss Antoinette" ran the Mother-In-Law Lounge after her husband's death and was dedicated to rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
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Antoinette K-Doe passes Mardi Gras Day at age 66

Authored by: Charles Burchell [Show Host]
Submitted: Tue, 02/24/2009 - 12:34pm
Tag(s): Reflections and rants and Show host blog

I am shocked and saddened by the death of Antoinette K-Doe on Mardi Gras Day. I can't say that I knew her nearly as well as others who will post in various places. I first met her three years ago when I had her as a guest on my show. And last month, it was at the Mother-In-Law lounge that I chose to watch the historic inauguration of President Barack Obama.

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