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James Booker in Nice, 1978

Tue, 11/07/17
Here's a treat-- a 32-minute set of James Booker's solo set at the Nice, France Jazz Festival on June 16, 1978.  Read more

The Session at WWOZ, June 2017

Mon, 11/06/17
Check out The Session, performing live at WWOZ back in June.  From the group's website: "Individually and collectively, we are trying to create a sound that reflects who we are at this moment. However, we are each steeped in a rich tradition. We have been lucky enough to p... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 11/03//17

Sat, 11/04/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
1       Buffalo Cowboy     Fully Fullwood     03:48     For All Time 2     11_Call_On_God     Sharon_Jones__the_Dap_Kings_     03:39     Soul of a Woman 3     Let It Shine     Al Green     03:17     The Immortal Soul of Al Green - (Disc 4)=P&K 4     You Don't Miss our Water... Read more

5 things to know for 11/3 - 11/9

Thu, 11/02/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
1) CHOMP. In honor of National Sandwich Day, the longest po boy in New Orleans’ history is coming to the French Quarter on Friday, November 3. The 350-foot long po boy will be cut up and doled out to interested parties with empty stomachs for free at the 500 block of Royal ... Read more

Scenes from the Fats Domino Second Line

Thu, 11/02/17
A fitting tribute second line parade for the great Fats Domino packed the streets of the 9th Ward last night and WWOZ was on hand to capture some of the scene. Check out our footage below.  Read more

Video premieres from The Revelers + more

Wed, 11/01/17
The New Orleans Video Access Center (NOVAC) paired up with three local artists to create new music videos. Now in its third year, the program pairs talented local filmmakers with students (ages 17 & up) who want to learn all about the creative process behind music video pro... Read more

C.W. Stoneking 'Zombie'

Mon, 10/30/17
For a little extra push into that Halloween spirit! Mwa ha ha ha ha ha ha....  Read more

New from Esther Rose: 'This Time Last Night'

Mon, 10/30/17
New from local songstress Esther Rose, a video for 'This Time Last Night,' as filmed by Joshua Shoemaker. The album was recorded live to tape on April 2017 in New Orleans. Check out the whole thing on Esther Rose's Bandcamp page. Read more

Fats Domino Second Lines Mon. & Wed.

Sun, 10/29/17
Authored by Carrie Booher
Two second line parades honoring and celebrating the late Fats Domino are planned for this week. On Monday, October 30, a second line will kick off from Bertha's Place (1501 Basin Street) at 8p, led by Judy Hill of Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar.  Another second line will happen on W... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 10/27//17

Sat, 10/28/17
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
                                                                      ANTOINE  ''FATS'' DOMINO R.I.P.   1 Domino Stamp Fats Domino 01:58 The Original Rock & Roll Classics [Disc 5] 2 Before I Grow Too old Fats Domino 02:36 The Original Rock & Roll Classics [Disc 8] 3 I'm In... Read more

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