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Sunday Second Lines: The Chosen Few and The Winning Team

Thu, 01/26/17

Video: Smoking Time Jazz Club 'Alligator Pond Gone Dry'

Thu, 01/26/17
A short throwback to April 2015 as The Smoking Time Jazz Club performs 'Alligator Pond Gone Dry' at the Louisiana Busker Festival in Abita Springs. This song is off their January 2015 release, Everything Is Righteous.   Read more

French Quarter Fest 2017 Lineup Announced (April 6-9)

Tue, 01/24/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
The lineup for French Quarter Fest 2017 (April 6-9) has been released! Aaron Neville will perform at the festival for the first time, making his debut at the Abita Beer Stage in Woldenberg Park. Other headliners include Irma Thomas, Ellis Marsalis, The Dixie Cups, Little Fr... Read more

French Quarter Fest 2017 Lineup Announced (April 6-9)

Tue, 01/24/17

New music spotlight: Seva Venet

Tue, 01/24/17
Authored by Chris Saucier
Seva Venet pays homage to the history of New Orleans banjo music with his new release, New Orleans Banjo Vol. 1 “Musieu Bainjo.” Venet’s goal for this project was not self-satisfying; instead, Venet hopes to shed new light on the important and vibrant history of the banjo a... Read more

Dumpstaphunk w/Trombone Shorty 'Justice'

Mon, 01/23/17
A powerful new video from Dumpstaphunk's collaboration with Trombone Shorty for the song 'Justice' was released on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2017). The song was first released in early 2016 during the presidential campaign. The video was purposely released on the day of... Read more

WWOZ's Cuttin' Class receives $25k grant from Entergy

Mon, 01/23/17
Entergy New Orleans is a proud new sponsor of WWOZ's Cuttin' Class, a series of live in-studio performances by middle and high school students from the Greater New Orleans area. We welcome a new group of students into our studio each month for a half-hour radio program spot... Read more

The Indigenous Influence on American Music

Mon, 01/23/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
A new documentary is exploring the deep influence indigenous Americans have had on modern American music. Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World premiered this weekend at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Rumble tells the tales and expounds on the influence of many Nati... Read more

Soul Power 01/21/17

Sat, 01/21/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1    Staxx Of Gold    African Music Machine    08:17    African Music Machine     2    I'm Thankful (Part 1)    Spanky Wilson & The Quantic Soul Orchestra    04:03    I'm Thankful     3    Move on Up    The Dynamics    05:59    Version Excursions     4    My Place    Soopas... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 01/20/16

Sat, 01/21/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1    She Breaks    Booker T. Jones    04:22    Potato Hole    2017/1/20 22:02:56 2    Little Light    The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers    03:23    Heavenly Fire '15    2017/1/20 22:07:37 3    I Ain't Raisin' No Sand    Staple Singers    06:30    Be What You Are    2017/1/20 22... Read more

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