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Lomax videos of New Orleans & Cajun country musicians from early 1980s

Sat, 02/21/15

Authored by:  Carrie Booher

Alan Lomax is well-known among American traditional music fans for his extensive audio field recordings from the 1930s onward, much of which has been released and distributed through the Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Folkways label. Lesser known is Lomax's video w... Read more

Rhythm Room Playlist 02/20/15

Steve Riley And The Mamou Playboys, Tiny Desk Concert

Wed, 02/18/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

If you're kicking back and recovering from Mardi Gras, check out this four-song set by Grammy-nominated Cajun band Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, a 2011 Tiny Desk Concert from the NPR Music office. Set List: "Lyons Point" "Valse de Chagrin/Waltz of Sorrow" "Grand Isle" ... Read more

Dr. John & the Lower 911, "Big Bass Drum (On A Mardi Gras Day)"

Sun, 02/15/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Back in July 2011, Dr. John played the Gathering of the Vibes Music Festival at Seaside Park in Bridgeport, Connecticut and gave this performance of "Big Bass Drum (On A Mardi Gras Day). Happy Carnival, y'all!   Read more

World Journey Carnival Edition

Flow Tribe: Rolling with the Krewe of Endymion

Fri, 02/13/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Endymion rolls tomorrow night; to get in the mood, ride shotgun with New Orleans funk-rockers Flow Tribe as they roll through New Orleans with the Krewe of Endymion last Mardi Gras.   Read more

Henry Butler, "Mardi Gras in New Orleans"

Tue, 02/10/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Henry Butler with "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" from the Bourbon Street Music Festival, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 19, 2012. This performance features blues guitarist Vasti Jackson as well as bassist Barry Stephenson and drummer Jamison Ross.   Read more

Henry Butler, "Mardi Gras in New Orleans"

Tue, 02/10/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Henry Butler with "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" from the Bourbon Street Music Festival, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 19, 2012. This performance features blues guitarist Vasti Jackson as well as bassist Barry Stephenson and drummer Jamison Ross.     Read more

Rhythm Room Mardi Gras Edition 02 13 15

Jo-El Sonnier, Cajun Storytellers performance

Mon, 02/09/15

Authored by:  David Stafford

Congratulations to Rayne, LA native and Cajun music pioneer Jo-El Sonnier on his Grammy win in the Best Regional Roots album category for his 2013 release The Legacy. Here he is in the Allons Danser Studios with a 7-song episode of Cajun Storytellers.     Set List: "J'ai E... Read more