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Mardi Gras Indian / Katrina Anniversary

Thu, 08/26/10

Authored by: Lisa Barrios

In observance of the anniversary of Katrina, New Orleans Mardi Gras Indians are having events all around town this weekend. These are the ones that I know of, I'm sure there are more. CALLING OUT ALL INDIANS !! On Saturday, Aug. 28, the Mardi Gras Indians Brothers &... Read more

La Fête Cultural 2010

Wed, 08/25/10

Authored by: Zach

A lot of big names in New Orleans music will be sharing the stage tonight as the Louisiana Cultural Economy Foundation hosts La Fête Cultural 2010. Artists include Terrence Simien & Zydeco Experience, Tab Benoit's Swampland Jam, Cyrill Neville, and the Shannon Powell. It's ... Read more

Duke Ellington's "New Orleans Suite"

Tue, 08/24/10

Authored by: Elizabeth Meneray

George Wein commissioned Duke Ellington to pen "New Orleans Suite" for the 1970 New Orleans Jazz Festival, and Duke did not disappoint. I'm listening to it now, and think it would be a fine way to spend some time reflecting on the disaster of five years ago and glorying in... Read more

A Remembrance of Clyde Kerr, Jr.

Sun, 08/22/10

Authored by: Charles Burchell

Join me Monday, August 23 on Jazz from the French Market as we look back on the musical presence of Clyde Kerr Jr. who passed away a couple of weeks ago. We'll talk in-studio with Jonathan Bloom, Education Coordinator for the Thelonius Monk Institute of Jazz at Loyola Unive... Read more

Blindfold Test!

Sun, 08/22/10

Authored by: Elizabeth Meneray

In Downbeat Magazine, there's a section in the back entitled, "Blindfold Test," where DB would pose a series of recordings to a jazz artist and ask him to identify the musician merely by listening. I learned to identify jazz artists in the same way, through random "blindfol... Read more

Listening to the music

Wed, 08/18/10

Authored by: Murf Reeves

Caught some great music last night. First up, Matt Perrine, Paul Sanchez and John Rankin at the Columns hotel. I believe John Rankin has a regular gig at the Columns( don't hold me to that) but on this night, he had two accomplices elevating the music to an even better le... Read more

Farewell and Welcome

Wed, 08/18/10

Authored by: Dean Ellis

This has been, for this show host, a summer of pursuit. Mostly of music. But who has been pursuing whom? Everywhere I've gone-Montreal, New York, Belo Horizonte, Sao Paulo, even Brasilia (often considered as dry and flat culturally as it is physically)-has had its own Jaz... Read more

Herman Leonard radio tribute/documentary

Mon, 08/16/10

Authored by: George Ingmire

Tune into the New Orleans Music Show, this Wednesday - August 18th, 11am to 2pm, as we celebrate and remember the life and work of Herman Leonard. The program will include interview excerpts from "Life is a One Way Ticket" (see below) and music of the artists that Herman L... Read more

Brother Dege- Rides Through the Storm- Friday the 13th Blues Breakdown

Fri, 08/13/10

Authored by: Valerie "The Problem Child" Kacprzak

Post Millennial Tension via Folk Forms. A hard row to hoe. Bittersweet guitar pleads for mercy. Brother Dege represents the the modern primitive backlash against the madness and angst of the 21st century. In a country where the jails are full, and the soul is being drained... Read more

Sound Clash

Thu, 08/12/10

Authored by: Allan "Alski" Laskey

The Rhythm Room presents SOUND CLASH Tune in Friday, August 20th from 10-12 pm for the debut of a new series that will pair off two Crescent City selectors in a friendly battle of musical minds as they spar to keep your toes tappin' and your head snappin'. First up on the... Read more

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