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A Window on South Africa

Thu, 08/23/12

Authored by:  Suzanne Corley

George Ingmire and I are in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the Joy of Jazz festival which started today, Thursday, 23 August.  We hope to bring you a broadcast from here during my World Journey show this Saturday.  I will be co-hosting a Saturday show here with a woman who... Read more

GOT TO HEAR THIS: All About Everything - John Boutte

Fri, 08/17/12

Authored by:  Your Friend

Count your blessings when you find an album like John Boutté’s remarkable “ALL ABOUT EVERYTHING.” In twelve songs performed by a confederacy of the many talents that walk the streets of New Orleans in 2012, Boutté’s voice reigns benevolently, intimate and commanding.  An in... Read more

Today (August 15th) in the middle hour of the "New Orleans Music Show"

Wed, 08/15/12

Authored by:  George Ingmire

Tune in from noon to 1pm for a bunch of great music produced/engineered/recorded/performed on by Mike Mayeux.  The inspiration for this hour comes from a very loving music community who are raising money for Mike's medical expenses.  More information at Mike Mayeux's Heart. Read more

September Cajun Festivals and Music

Wed, 08/08/12

Authored by:  Father Ron

School is getting back into swing – can you believe it?  Classes start in Jefferson Parish on August 9 and some Orleans Parish schools begin the next week.  Well, that’s a sign that Fall is approaching and for Cajun and Zydeco music fans, there are some good festivals and m... Read more

Happy Independence Day Jamaica!

Thu, 08/02/12

Authored by:  Suzanne Corley

Alski is generously donating his time and effort and a tiny portion of his gi-normous music library to help me present a special show in honor of Jamaica's 50th anniversary of independence.  Join us on Saturday for a celebratory Jamaican Journey!  Read more

Coming up in August 2012

Come take a ride with The Boudin Man Friday August 3rd at Midnight

Mon, 07/30/12

Authored by:  A.J. Rodrigue (Boudin Man)

Join us this Friday night August 3rd at Midnight till 5 a.m. Saturday morning as The Boudin has stolen the keys for the Ride, and is filling in for the Midnight Creeper.  The loose plan is to invite Special Guest D.J.'s with each spinning 30 minute sets.  D.j. 1 will spin a... Read more

Lionel Ferbos Was Born 101 Years Ago Today!

Tue, 07/17/12

Authored by:  Sally Young

For the last year, we have been blessed to say that Lionel Ferbos is our favorite 100 year old trumpet player. Today he reaches another milestone- he is 101 years young! Happy birthday, Lionel! After coming on the Traditional Jazz Show last week, Lionel got to enjoy some co... Read more

Lionel Double Header

Wed, 07/11/12

Authored by:  Sally Young

Tune in on Thursday, July 12, for an extra special edition of Traditional Jazz, starting off with one hour of music dedicated to Uncle Lionel Batiste, Treme Brass Band's bass drummer and co-leader with Benny Jones, who passed away on July 8th, 2012.  Unc's inimitable style ... Read more

Uncle Lionel Batiste Celebrated in Song

Tue, 07/10/12

Authored by:  Olivia Greene

This Wednesday, July 10 we'll remember and celebrate the life of Uncle Lionel Batiste from perhaps a less familiar vantagepoint.  One of my favorite memories of Uncle Lionel are the times he would occassionally sit next to me and softly sing the old songs of his youth most ... Read more