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New music spotlight: Roderick Paulin

Tue, 09/19/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Saxophonist, composer, and educator Roderick Paulin’s independent sophomore recording, Slow But Steady, a collection of contemporary jazz standards that is “an authentic embodiment of true and pure jazz music.” The title is homage to the record’s ten-plus year process, and ... Read more

New Orleans Film Fest 2017 (10/11-10/19)

Mon, 09/18/17

The New Orleans Film Fest is back and bigger than ever. Its 28th incarnation will run from Wednesday, October 11 to Thursday, October 19. The festival will again feature many films by local filmmakers and films that are especially of local interest, plus a few with music as... Read more

The Best Music Video You'll Ever See

Rhythm Room Playlist 09/15/17

In Memoriam: Lissa Driscoll

Fri, 09/15/17

Remembering a one-of-a-kind woman this morning-- rest in peace, Lissa Driscoll.  Lissa was a longtime performer at various spots throughout the French Quarter and befriended and influenced many musicians in New Orleans. She first came to New Orleans to see her heroine, Blu... Read more

5 things to know for 9/15 - 9/21

Thu, 09/14/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) The fourth annual New Orleans Irish Festival comes to Kingsley House on Saturday, September 16. Performers include the New Orleans Celtic Heart Ensemble, The Poor Clares, Speed The Mule, Catherine Koehler, Richie Stafford and Friends, and Stephen’s Green. New to the fest... Read more

Video: Mayoral Forum on Music Policy - Sep. 11, 2017

Tue, 09/12/17

On Monday, September 11, 2017, The Ella Project, OffBeat Media, and The Recording Academy (GRAMMY) hosted a public forum on music policy at the historic Carver Theatre (2101 Orleans Ave) in New Orleans. WWOZ was on hand to live video stream the event. If you were unable to ... Read more

Lightnin' Hopkins w/Cleveland Chenier

Tue, 09/12/17

Here's some very fine, rare footage of Lightnin' Hopkins and Cleveland Chenier. Read more

Application for Archive Fellowships 2017-18 open Sept. 15

Tue, 09/12/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Applications for the 2017-18 Jazz & Heritage Archive Fellowships open on September 15 and close October 31. Fellowships provide funding to researchers who utilize and contribute to the Archive and are intended for people who have already demonstrated a remarkable capacity t... Read more

New music spotlight: Naughty Professor

Tue, 09/12/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

New Orleans-based and jazz-funk sextet, Naughty Professor, have spent the past few years building their following through their horn-powered sound that embodies their adventurous recordings and high energy performances. Identity, their latest, is their most daring—shifting ... Read more