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Galactic In-Studio Set on KEXP

Sun, 07/21/13
Authored by David Stafford
KEXP in Seattle is one of our siblings in the listener-supported public radio world, specializing in alternative and indie rock. They do awesome work with in-studio video, as demonstrated by this performance set by New Orleans' own Galactic, with Corey Glover, formerly of Livi... Read more

Remembering T-Model Ford, the “Taledragger”

Sat, 07/20/13
Authored by Soul Stu
              “It’s Jack Dan-yulzz time!” He would always exclaim with his signature T-Model grin, his lips waxing from ear to ear showing off an exquisite pair of what had to be dentures, a 90-year-old gleam in his eye that still shined with the joy and mischief of a young... Read more

Monday: Saints Jabari Greer Co-Hosts "Jazz from the French Market"

Thu, 07/18/13
Authored by David Stafford
New Orleans Saints defensive back Jabari Greer will co-host "Jazz from the French Market" with Sondra Bibb on Monday, July 22, from 4 - 7p. Clearly, as Paul Sanchez noted on Facebook, this makes Greer "the hippest Saints player ever.... More Saints players should tune in to ... Read more

Different versions of the same song

Wed, 07/17/13
Authored by Old Man River
We didn't think one person could replace the AA and the Boudin Man so we got two. Old Man River and Russell Shelton will host this weeks Wednesday edition of the Kitchen Sink. We have prepared a special show where we will feature different versions, remakes and remixes.  A ... Read more

New Orleans All The Way Live: Street Food

Wed, 07/17/13
Authored by George Ingmire
This week’s episode is dedicated to two of New Orleans’ most beloved pieces of artistry– music and the culinary arts. We enjoy an hour-long set of Otra, an Afro-Cuban Jazz band from New Orleans. In this set, they call out to the French Quarter Fest crowd back in 2008, “Do w... Read more

Cheese making and music tasting

Tue, 07/16/13
Authored by Murf Reeves
         Making cheese can be a long process, depending on what cheese is the target flavor mission.  I have only attempted cheese making twice,( both ricotta) because of the minimal amount of chance for a f%&k up.  And, I can still dance around the house and listen to new ... Read more

2013 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

Sun, 07/14/13
Authored by David Stafford
The schedule is out for the 2013 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, which will take place October 18-20, presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival & Foundation. WWOZ will broadcast much of the event live from Lafayette Square. Read more

Soul Stu In Exile: Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Sat, 07/13/13
Authored by Soul Stu
       If there actually is a Heaven, and if I ever make it there once I march on, if I don’t hear the Preservation Hall Jazz Band playing (in any incarnation from ’61 til present) then I’ll know I must be in the wrong place. Long before I was ever even thought of being bor... Read more

Theresa Andersson's 'Street Parade' Mini-Documentary

Fri, 07/12/13
Authored by David Stafford
Check out this fascinating, short (12+ minutes) documentary about Theresa Andersson's performance aboard a giant puppet bird in the 2012 Muses Parade. Read more

Sound Clash Round 8

Thu, 07/11/13
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Join Brice Nice and Alski this Friday night for another edition of Sound Clash, a friendly musical duel. As usual the only rule is staying in the groove. Read more

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