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New music spotlight: Tin Men

Tue, 07/14/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Like many musicians in New Orleans, the members of the Tin Men have a lot going on. Percussionist/vocalist Washboard Chaz is also part of the Washboard Chaz Trio, Palmetto Bug Stompers, and Washboard Rodeo. Chaz is also known for the annual Chaz Fest he puts on in the Bywat... Read more

Mia Borders, "Superstition"

Mon, 07/13/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Mia Borders performing the Stevie Wonder classic "Superstition" live at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC on August 15, 2011.  Read more

Big Freedia bio "God Save the Queen Diva!" out now

Sun, 07/12/15

Authored by:  Nita Ketner

This fabulous new autobiography, “God Save the Queen Diva,” is a breezy page-turner that not only reveals the evolution of Freddie Ross, Jr. to Big Freedia the Queen Diva: it delivers an insider’s look at the development of New Orleans’ bounce music scene. All throughout, t... Read more

Block Party Playlist 07/11/15

Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, "Zydeco People"

Sat, 07/11/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

2010 Grammy winner (and WWOZ cookbook contributor) Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band do "Zydeco People" on KRVS's "Local Produce Live" at Cypress Lake Studios in Lafayette. Members of the Bayou Swamp Band include: Gabriel Perrodin, Jr. (guitar/vocals), Ronald Carrier (b... Read more

New music spotlight: Jamison Ross

Sat, 07/11/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

In 2012, a 24-year old Jamison Ross won the Thelonious Monk International Jazz Competition in one of the only years the contest has featured drumming as its instrumental focus. Winning this prestigous competition came with a prize of a $25,000 scholarship and a recording co... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 07/09/15

Soweto Gospel Choir: Three Songs

Fri, 07/10/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

South Africa's Soweto Gospel Choir are two-time Grammy winners for Best Traditional World Music Album. They combine gospel, spirituals, reggae, and American popular music, as evidenced by the three songs below: "Mama Tembu's Wedding," "Avulekile Amasango/One Love," and "Khu... Read more

The Gap Band, "Early In The Morning"

Wed, 07/08/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

What says funky hump day better than flaming drumsticks? Check out the Gap Band (brothers Charlie, Ronnie, and Robert Wilson) performing "Early In The Morning" in 1982.  Read more

Little Freddie King, "Pauger Street Boogie"

Mon, 07/06/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Here's Little Freddie King with "Pauger Street Boogie", a song rooted in his memories of the Last Chance Lounge. A cousin of Lightin' Hopkins, King was born in McComb, MS but has been a New Orleanian since the age of 14. This performance was recorded by the WWOZ video unit ... Read more