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5 things to know for 1/27-2/2

Fri, 01/27/17

1) The lineup for Jazz Fest is out! This year's festival will take place the weekends of April 28-30 and May 4-7. Stevie Wonder returns, plus performances from Dr. John, Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, Galactic, Jon Cleary, a special series featuring Cuban artists, and MANY mor... Read more

Video: Smoking Time Jazz Club 'Alligator Pond Gone Dry'

Thu, 01/26/17

A short throwback to April 2015 as The Smoking Time Jazz Club performs 'Alligator Pond Gone Dry' at the Louisiana Busker Festival in Abita Springs. This song is off their January 2015 release, Everything Is Righteous.   Read more

French Quarter Fest 2017 Lineup Announced (April 6-9)

Tue, 01/24/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

The lineup for French Quarter Fest 2017 (April 6-9) has been released! Aaron Neville will perform at the festival for the first time, making his debut at the Abita Beer Stage in Woldenberg Park. Other headliners include Irma Thomas, Ellis Marsalis, The Dixie Cups, Little Fr... Read more

New music spotlight: Seva Venet

Tue, 01/24/17

Authored by:  Chris Saucier

Seva Venet pays homage to the history of New Orleans banjo music with his new release, New Orleans Banjo Vol. 1 “Musieu Bainjo.” Venet’s goal for this project was not self-satisfying; instead, Venet hopes to shed new light on the important and vibrant history of the banjo a... Read more

Dumpstaphunk w/Trombone Shorty 'Justice'

Mon, 01/23/17

A powerful new video from Dumpstaphunk's collaboration with Trombone Shorty for the song 'Justice' was released on Inauguration Day (January 20, 2017). The song was first released in early 2016 during the presidential campaign. The video was purposely released on the day of... Read more

The Indigenous Influence on American Music

Mon, 01/23/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

A new documentary is exploring the deep influence indigenous Americans have had on modern American music. Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World premiered this weekend at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah. Rumble tells the tales and expounds on the influence of many Nati... Read more

Soul Power 01/21/17

Rhythm Room Playlist 01/20/16

5 things to know for 1/20-1/26

Fri, 01/20/17

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

1) The 2017 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup is due out any day now and our Brass Passes, WWOZ's transferable 7-day access pass to the festival, are selling fast! Learn more about the amenities the WWOZ Brass Pass provides to its holders or get one now at our Bra... Read more

'Hungry Ghost:' new video from Hurray for the Riff Raff

Wed, 01/18/17

A new video from the New Orleans-based Hurray for the Riff Raff (Alynda Lee Segarra) has been released in anticipation of their upcoming album, The Navigator, due out March 10 on ATO Records. The video has been released in the wake of the tragic Ghost Ship fire in Oakland,... Read more