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Jazz Fest Performers' Food Faves

Authored by: Tom Morgan
WWOZ Mango Freeze at Jazz Fest
Music isn't the only thing to be excited about at Jazz Fest... Some of the best food in N'awlins can be found at the Fairgrounds. WWOZ show host Tom Morgan asked some of the wonderful New Orleans musicians who perform at the Fest to tell us what they'll be chowing down on this year. Our mouths are watering in anticipation of mango freezes, soft-shell crab po-boys, and lots more!
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Street Talk: The Studio at Colton

Authored by: David Weinberg
Published: 4/2009

A group of artists are transforming a vacant middle school on St. Claude into studio and performance space for artists. Ceramics classes, puppet making, screen printing, comic book arts, video production, radio, upholstry and dance are just some of the classes offered. There are also plans to transform the cafeteria into a community kitchen and teaching space for the culinary arts.

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Marcus Roberts Visits the Studio

Authored by: Jelly Roll Justice [Show Host]
Submitted: Fri, 04/17/2009 - 7:47pm
Tag(s): Special Show and Show host blog

Marcus Roberts took time from his teaching young musicians at UNO and performing at The Sandbar (Wednesday, April 15th) and Snug Harbor (Thursday, April 16th), to stop by WWOZ and talk about his new CD "New Orleans Meets Harlam, Volume 1".

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Signed Piano Night Banner Sale

WWOZ is auctioning off extremely rare canvas Piano Night banners from 2007 and 2008 autographed by the performers from each year, including Eddie Bo, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Henry Gray, Marcia Ball, and dozens more! Bid on them right now in our Swamp Shop to grab your piece of piano history. There are only three left, and the auctions end Thursday, May 21 — don't miss out!
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DESITIVELY BONNAROOOOOOOOOOOO

Authored by: A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man) [Show Host]
Submitted: Thu, 04/16/2009 - 10:18pm
Tag(s): Live event and Show host blog

The Boudin Man will be reporting again from the 8th annual Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival being held in Manchester, Tennessee on June 11 through 14.

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Ray Brown Jr., Jesse McBride, and Cliff Hines guest on Jazz from the Market 4-20-09

Authored by: Charles Burchell [Show Host]
Submitted: Thu, 04/16/2009 - 7:28pm
Tag(s): Live event and Show host blog

Vocalist, composer, and arranger Ray Brown, jr. joins Charlie B by telephone from Los Angeles to talk about the special benefit concert taking place at Generations Hall, Saturday, April 25th. The star studded event, "Friends and Family Celebrate Ella's Birthday," is sponsored by the City of New Orleans and WWOZ.

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Casa Samba: Brazilian Carnival in New Orleans

Authored by: Eve Abrams
Published: 4/2009
Casa Samba
Casa Samba provides a home for Brazilian music and culture in New Orleans through classes and performances that capture the spirit of Carnival in Brazil. This week's Street Talk explores the connection between Brazilian Carnival and New Orleans' Mardi Gras, as well as their African musical and cultural roots.
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April 'OZone Contest: Jazz Fest, Then & Now

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival logo
Contest: Jazz Fest, Then & Now New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival logo The 40th annual Jazz & Heritage Festival has one of the best lineups we’ve seen in years. E-mail us a complete list of this year’s performers who also played at the very first Fest — along with your name, phone number, and address — and you’ll automatically be entered to win a set of headphones.
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Crawfish Pasta

Photo of crawfish pasta
We’re now in the height of Louisiana’s crawfish season (mid-March to mid-May), so now’s the perfect time for a delectable dish like crawfish pasta. Can’t get crawfish? Substitute shrimp, oysters, or lump crabmeat.
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French Quarter Fest 2010 Photo Highlights

Waylon Thibodeaux and Tambourine Lady
We had a great time at French Quarter Fest sampling the Crescent City's rich tapestry of music on lots of different stages around the Quarter. We hope you enjoyed our live broadcasts during the Fest, and thanks to all who picked up their Jazz Fest Brass Passes or just stopped by to say hi at the 'OZ Tent. Check out our photo highlights from all three days of FQF!
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