5 things to know

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Published on: February 27th, 2016

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Alvin Batiste
Alvin Batiste

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Nolatet

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Lucky Johnson, 10th Ward Buck, and Action Jackson at WWOZ
Lucky Johnson, 10th Ward Buck, and Action Jackson at WWOZ

'5 things to know' is a weekly feature highlighting different parts of the WWOZ world that you may have missed this week, including unique WWOZ programming and video, plus New Orleans events, artists, releases, features, and more.

For the week ending February 26, 2016:

1. Each year, near Ernie K-Doe's birthday (February 22), AJ Rodrigue (aka the Boudin Man) pulls out one of his old tapes of K-Doe's show on WWOZ from the 1980s to replay on-air. Last Wednesday, he shared a K-Doe show from January 1986. If you missed it on-air, you can hear it on our archives for just a few more days-- click Wednesday, February 24 and choose "Kitchen Sink."

2. We've got two live broadcasts coming your way this week. On Sunday, February 28, hear Nolatet celebrating the release of their debut album at Snug Harbor at 8p. On Wednesday, March 2, YLC returns to Lafayette Square with its free spring concert series. We'll be broadcasting the 2016 premiere with Royal Teeth and Naughty Professor at 5p.

3. This week's episode of New Orleans Calling takes a look at the life and philosophy of Alvin Batiste in his own words. When you start to explore the world of New Orleans music, Batiste's name comes up again and again. He taught Henry Butler, and Branford Marsalis. He was a lifelong friend and collaborator with Harold Battiste (no relation). He founded the Jazz Institute at Southern University in Baton Rouge. Alvin Batiste was a musician’s musician. You can hear New Orleans Calling on WWOZ Saturday mornings at 7a or stream it online here.

4. The Winning Team Second Line, Walk, and Block Party is taking place this Sunday. Hear Takin' It to the Streets host Action Jackson's interview with Winning Team organizer and bounce musician 10th Ward Buck.

5. The WWOZ video team released a feature on Lissa Driscoll, a musician who has performed on the streets of the French Quarter for decades. Driscoll (a.k.a. Washboard Lissa, Guitar Lissa, Ragtime Annie, etc.) has been a member of countless local groups and is also an accomplished soloist. She talks with WWOZ about the importance of being authentic, the feeling behind music, and "America's stampede toward mediocrity." See the feature below. Lissa was recently diagnosed with throat cancer and has set up a Gofundme page to help finance treatment.

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