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Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, "Pick Yourself Up"

Wed, 03/18/15
Authored by David Stafford
An Andy J Forest original song performed by Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, and shot in 2013 at the Crescent City Boxing Gym at 3101 Erato St in Central City. With Andy J Forest on vocals & harmonica, Washboard Chaz, and St. Louis Slim on guitar.  Read more

Irish Bayou is Tara O'Grady's love song to New Orleans

Tue, 03/17/15
Authored by Sharon Armstrong
During March 2014, Irish Jazz singer Tara O’Grady found herself, as one does, on an Irish Channel parade float, throwing cabbages and potatoes to crowds on Magazine Street while singing Danny Boy. “I was completely unaware that there was an Irish community in New Orleans,”... Read more

Kristin Diable, "True Devotion" - MAD Dragon Session

Mon, 03/16/15
Authored by David Stafford
Kristin Diable, featured recently on OffBeat and Gambit Weekly covers, performs "True Devotion" from her new record, Create Your Own Mythology. Read more

Video: Pledge Drive Performances

Sun, 03/15/15
Authored by David Stafford
Here's a video selection of some of the artists who performed in the WWOZ Studio during the Spring Membership Drive. Note that the videos below are what was streamed live at higher resolution and include conversations with WWOZ hosts and other Membership Drive-related talk.... Read more

Block Party Playlist 03/14/15

Sat, 03/14/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 PAIS TROPICAL OBMJ Orquestra Brasileira de Música Jamaicana 03:30 VOLUME II 2015/3/14 17:52:17 2 Black Balloons Syl Johnson 02:42 Is It Because I'm Black? 2015/3/14 18:05... Read more

Rhythm Room 03 /13/14

Sat, 03/14/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Teenie's Dream Willie Mitchell 02:12 Name Of The Game:Hi Records 2015/3/13 22:01:03 2 Have A Talk with God Myrna Summers 03:39 Soul Gospel, Vol.2 2015/3/13 22:03:33 ... Read more

2015 Wednesdays at Lafayette Square Schedule

Sun, 03/08/15
Authored by Carrie Booher
The 16th annual Wednesday at the Square in Lafayette Square lineup is underway, featuring local artists and food and drink vendors. The series continues through May. Each show is free to attend and runs from 5-8pm. Read more

Playlist from The Soul Ride, first Friday Morning Set of the Spring Fund Drive, 3/6/2015

Sat, 03/07/15
Authored by Raymond Kent
Playlist from The Soul Ride, first Friday Morning Set of the Spring Fund Drive, 3/6/2015 the fast and easy way, and a complete playlist – Morning Dance – Spiro Gyra from “Morning Dance” Baby, Its Cold Outside – “Ray Charles and Betty Carter” The Peanut Vendor – Paquito ... Read more

Rhythm Room 03/06/15

Sat, 03/07/15
Authored by Allan "Alski" Laskey
Num. Title Artist Time Release Start Time 1 Po'k (Poke) Bones & Rice Sam & The Soul Machine 03:03 Po'k Bones & Rice - Unreleased New Orleans Funk 1969-1974 2015/3/6 22:03:45 2 I'll Keep My Light In My Window Quantic & Alice... Read more

Spring Pledge Wraps Up at the Mother-In-Law Lounge

Thu, 03/05/15
Authored by David Stafford
 Our Spring Pledge Party is wrapping up today at Kermit's Treme Mother-In-Law Lounge!.If you need a reason to pledge, check out some of the testimonials below, offered by people who've already pledged this drive. Then call 1-877-907-6999 or click here to become a guardian o... Read more

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