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Reflections from the Zulu Float

Thu, 03/24/11

Authored by:  Soul Stu

WWOZ Show Host Stuart Raper rode on the 'OZ float in Zulu this Mardi Gras Day, 2011. Here he reminiscences on the experience, and on how being a part of WWOZ carries cache in the city of New Orleans. Best Mardi Gras day EVER. Read more

Pinetop Perkins' Obit & Funeral

Wed, 03/23/11

Authored by:  Big D

RIP Pinetop Perkins July 7, 1913 to March 21, 2011. Nobody can live forever, but for a period of time in his long life of 97 years, the legendary Pinetop Perkins made us think it was possible. It is with tears that we say goodbye to one of the most loved and highly respecte... Read more

Pinetop Perkins Passes at 98

Mon, 03/21/11

Authored by:  Big D

It is with sadness in my heart that let you know that Pintop Perkins has passed away. it was my great honor to have met this true legend of the blues and heard him perform. He will be missed and his music will bring us comfort for having heard it. From Wikipedia, the free... Read more

Victor Goines to Visit Jazz from the French Market

Thu, 03/17/11

Authored by:  Jelly Roll Justice

Clarinet and sax master Victor Goines with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra will visit Jelly Roll Justice this Thursday on Jazz from the French Market around 5 p.m. Victor Goines is widely recognized as one of the most engaging and versatile performers, composers, coll... Read more

Foburg (a Music Festival) and friends

Fri, 03/11/11

Authored by:  Valerie "The Problem Child" Kacprzak

This weekend the Foburg takes off in the wake of Mardi Gras Madness. Foburg is March 11-13 featuring local young bands, and some from out of town. Sort of along the lines of South/Southwest. Young New Orleans singer songwriter Jason Frilot will come in to talk about his ne... Read more

Where did you sell your soul?

Thu, 03/10/11

Authored by:  Big D

This may be a SMALL thing, but seem to have a life of its' own. One of the twenty-nine songs of Robert Johnson is "Crossroad". By the passage of time and ear-to-mouth transfer of the title it has become crossroads by the addition of the s on the end. Let's set the record st... Read more

Saxophone Quartets

Wed, 03/09/11

Authored by:  Zach

Tune in tonight at midnight for a special program devoted to the saxophone quartet. This ensemble usually consists of one B♭ soprano, one E♭ alto, one B♭ tenor and one E♭ baritone. Featured artists will include the Adelphi, Stockholm, Windmill, Eugene Rousseau, Netherlands,... Read more

Luke Winslow-King live on Wednesday's New Orleans Music Show

Tue, 03/01/11

Authored by:  George Ingmire

Tune in this Wednesday from 12 noon to 1pm for some live music and interviews, featuring Luke Winslow-King. Luke Winslow-King Bio Luke Winslow-King at the Secret Garden, pt 2 from hoovesontheturf (sarahana) on Vimeo. Read more

9th Ward Marching Band radio documentary

Wed, 02/23/11

Authored by:  George Ingmire

What started out as a simple exercise in recording a marching band rehearsal has evolved into a 12-minute radio documentary. Tune into the New Orleans Music Show, March 23rd (today, as I write) for some history and a sneak preview of what's in store when the 9th Ward March... Read more

Glen David Andrews - live in studio