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The closing slot on the final day at Jazz Fest has always been a sacred
moment. Days of music, food, and crafts culminate in one high profile set
from a quintessential New Orleans artist. Learn more about three of the
artists who have held this honored time slot, and how it...
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The Louisiana Endowment for Humanities announced today that A Man And His
Trumpet: The Leroy Jones Story will be the recipient of the Louisiana
Endowment for the Humanities Award For Documentary Film for 2019. The film
was directed, shot, and edited by San Francisco filmmak...
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In the JANUARY 2019 Issue of the 'OZone,
WWOZ's monthly newsletter:
Jazz Fest Turns 50 | Danny Barker Fest Live Streams | Film Series: Seeing
Music | Our Show Hosts' Favorite Recordings of 2018 | In Memoriam 2018 | Show
Host Spotlight: Brian Jones | Volunteer Spotlight: Lint...
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Preserved lemons are a great, handy condiment to have on hand. While they are
best known as an ingredient in North African tagines, they can give lots of
dishes that little something extra. Use them in pasta, sauces, and anywhere
else that calls for savory lemon flavor, lik...
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Johnny Adams and Walter Wolfman Washington on Stage 3 in 1982 or 1985. Photo by Ice Cube Slim, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.
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Crafts artist Hugh "Daddy Boy" Williams displays his wares in 1986. Photo by Harold Baquet, courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive.
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